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L461 VLT

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,103 mi
Last recorded134,103 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL461 VLT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 134,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nsf tyre low

Fail 17 Jun 2009 134,103 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsf tyre low

Pass 17 Jun 2008 124,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 124,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2007 114,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 114,176 miles

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

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 103,844 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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L461 VLT is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L461 VLT, 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 L461 VLT registered?

L461 VLT is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L461 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L461 VLT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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