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L488 KMS

1994 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

158,061 mi
Last recorded158,061 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 KMS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2009 158,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads slightly low

Pass 24 Nov 2008 152,722 miles

accident damage at rear and n/s of car

managment light on

Fail 24 Nov 2008 152,722 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

accident damage at rear and n/s of car

managment light on

Pass 29 Nov 2007 145,843 miles

front discs pitted slightly and surface corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2007 145,842 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front discs pitted slightly and surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2005 139,464 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 139,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L488 KMS is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L488 KMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L488 KMS registered?

L488 KMS is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L488 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 KMS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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