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L442 EPA

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 EPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 139,899 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 139,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,590 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 135,590 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 130,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 127,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 108,141 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 101,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 101,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 95,386 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 95,386 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 87,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,621 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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L442 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L442 EPA, 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 L442 EPA registered?

L442 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L442 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L442 EPA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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