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L448 FPF

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,604 mi
Last recorded88,604 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 FPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,596 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,750 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 77,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,476 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,119 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2007 62,114 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 May 2007 60,437 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded***

corrosion starting to offside rear sill

nail in nearside front tyre tread

signs of oil around offside rack boot

Fail 12 May 2006 50,360 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear subframe

surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2006 50,360 miles

surface corrosion to rear subframe

surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres

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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L448 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L448 FPF, 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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L448 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L448 FPF safe to buy?

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