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L478 FPE

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,810 mi
Last recorded86,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 FPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 May 2015 75,662 miles

damage to near side of car and light unit.

front washers partly blocked.

o/s/f wiper starting to split.

rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 7 May 2014 65,625 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of car

Pass 9 May 2013 64,912 miles

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

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

Power steering pipes are starting to rust.

Rear fuel pipes slightly rusty.

Fail 9 May 2013 64,912 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipes are starting to rust.

Rear fuel pipes slightly rusty.

Pass 3 May 2012 63,498 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 62,135 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 62,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,938 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 57,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 55,643 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 55,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 52,838 miles

corrosion hole in n/s/f chassis not within 30cm of a component/mount.

Pass 25 May 2006 49,584 miles

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

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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L478 FPE is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L478 FPE, 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 L478 FPE registered?

L478 FPE is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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