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L474 PWW

1994 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,318 mi
Last recorded188,318 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 PWW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 188,318 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 188,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 182,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 175,324 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 175,324 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 167,909 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 159,783 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 150,245 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 150,228 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 141,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 141,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 131,208 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 121,925 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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L474 PWW is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L474 PWW, 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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L474 PWW is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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