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L456 EPA

1994 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 EPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2010
Fail 24 May 2010

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 124,560 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 124,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 124,096 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 124,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 123,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 123,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 118,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 104,363 miles

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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L456 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L456 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 L456 EPA registered?

L456 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L456 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L456 EPA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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