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L436 ERU

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,527 mi
Last recorded73,527 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL436 ERU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,527 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,518 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general corrosion to steering & suspension components

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,367 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underside steering and suspension componants

Nearside Front tyre has its wear indicators visible

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,367 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Heavy surface corrosion to underside steering and suspension componants

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,254 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to steering and suspension componants.

Offside front and Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 73,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Heavy surface corrosion to steering and suspension componants.

Offside front and Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,140 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,038 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,746 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,842 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,065 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 67,712 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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L436 ERU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L436 ERU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L436 ERU registered?

L436 ERU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L436 ERU safe to buy?

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