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L479 EPA

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 EPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 146,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 128,060 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 128,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 121,275 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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L479 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L479 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L479 EPA registered?

L479 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L479 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L479 EPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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