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L427 KNE

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,355 mi
Last recorded120,355 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 KNE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 114,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,141 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to wheel cylinder unit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 88,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before rear box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,904 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,318 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,507 miles

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

oil leak from sump due to corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,177 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,795 miles

front number plate cracked advise replacement

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,949 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 38,465 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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L427 KNE is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L427 KNE, 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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L427 KNE is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L427 KNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L427 KNE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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