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L398 NNU

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,434 mi
Last recorded157,434 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 NNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 157,434 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 149,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 141,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 133,289 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 123,636 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 103,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,092 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front trye now close to legal limit

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2011 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front trye now close to legal limit

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,315 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 78,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 74,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 72,885 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L398 NNU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L398 NNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L398 NNU registered?

L398 NNU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L398 NNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L398 NNU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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