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L401 XRP

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,536 mi
Last recorded97,536 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 XRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,536 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from the top end of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 97,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi Pipe to cylinder connection pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from the top end of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Corroded but not enough to determine weaked pipe to below 1/3 ofits thickness (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,025 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both Front Headlamp Images reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 97,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both Front Headlamp Images reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 96,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,112 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 96,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 95,134 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 94,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 92,821 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 92,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres showing signs of age

Fail 23 May 2012 90,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres showing signs of age

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,054 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,270 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,450 miles

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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L401 XRP is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L401 XRP, 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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What year was L401 XRP registered?

L401 XRP is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L401 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 XRP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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