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L416 OAK

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL416 OAK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,212 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 84,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,247 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear bootlid slight damage

steering rack mounting bushes sligt play

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 71,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 70,414 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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L416 OAK is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L416 OAK, 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 L416 OAK registered?

L416 OAK is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L416 OAK safe to buy?

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