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L486 APM

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 142,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front door mirror slight cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2011 142,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front door mirror slight cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 141,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 140,728 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 140,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 136,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 136,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 134,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 129,188 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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L486 APM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L486 APM, 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 L486 APM registered?

L486 APM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L486 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L486 APM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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