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L431 EPA

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,617 mi
Last recorded152,617 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 EPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 152,617 miles

Front suspension rusty

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 152,613 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension rusty

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 151,542 miles

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

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

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

all brake flexible hoses slightly deteriorated.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 146,070 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on edges and slightly perished

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2010 140,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp missing.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 139,545 miles

metal fuel and brake pipes getting rusty,o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge,n/s/f tyre low on tread and n/s/r perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 136,712 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished, slight corrosion on metal fuel and brake pipes.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 136,712 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished, slight corrosion on metal fuel and brake pipes.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 132,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 128,105 miles

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

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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L431 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L431 EPA, 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 L431 EPA registered?

L431 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L431 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L431 EPA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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