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L46 EPR

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,427 mi
Last recorded163,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL46 EPR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 163,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 160,814 miles

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

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

Radiator corroded

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 160,813 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Radiator corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 156,261 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front reg plate is slightly deteriorated and damaged

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in OSF wheel, but unable to determine exact location

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to ns sill

Fail 14 Jun 2010 156,261 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front reg plate is slightly deteriorated and damaged

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in OSF wheel, but unable to determine exact location

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to ns sill

Pass 11 Jun 2009 150,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside outer sills have slight damage

rear number plate starting too fade

Fail 11 Jun 2008 147,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 147,195 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 144,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 144,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 140,570 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 140,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L46 EPR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L46 EPR, 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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L46 EPR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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