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L477 EPA

1994 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,576 mi
Last recorded123,576 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 EPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 123,576 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,904 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

Offside rear lense broken.

Unable to fully inspect some brake pipes due to grease applied.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 119,903 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

Offside rear lense broken.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 116,777 miles

Brake pipe going into nearside rear flexyhose corroding.

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,171 miles

Both front suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

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

Rear anti-roll bar starting to corrode.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 114,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

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

Rear anti-roll bar starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 108,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 108,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 100,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,882 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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L477 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L477 EPA, 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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L477 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L477 EPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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