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L408 UPN

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,508 mi
Last recorded176,508 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 UPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 176,508 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 164,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight distortion to both rear tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2011 164,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres bald on edges

slight distortion to both rear tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2010 156,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 153,129 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 153,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 147,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 140,144 miles

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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L408 UPN is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L408 UPN, 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.

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What year was L408 UPN registered?

L408 UPN is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L408 UPN safe to buy?

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