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L399 PHJ

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,912 mi
Last recorded179,912 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 179,912 miles

both wipers deteriorating

front brake discs lipped

n/s o/s rear outer sills rusty

o/s front chasis rusty

o/s rear tyre deteriorating and on legal limit

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 179,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both wipers deteriorating

front brake discs lipped

n/s o/s rear outer sills rusty

o/s front chasis rusty

o/s rear tyre deteriorating and on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 173,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 173,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

exhaust cat to center pipe join very corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 167,459 miles

fuel filler neck pipes very rusty

n/s front tyre getting low

n/s o/s front and rear chasis rusty

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 167,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre getting low

fuel filler neck pipes very rusty

n/s o/s front and rear chasis rusty

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 161,146 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 153,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 153,992 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 149,048 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 147,801 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 147,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 144,316 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 140,023 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 135,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 131,619 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 131,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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L399 PHJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 111,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L399 PHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L399 PHJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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