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L489 EPA

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,107 mi
Last recorded158,107 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 EPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 158,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 155,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 155,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 153,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 151,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temporary repair to front offside wing, tape covering rust

Pass 1 May 2013 149,769 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 146,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 142,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 139,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 136,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 123,495 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 132,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 128,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 67,452 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 125,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S Front tyre close to limit †N/S Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2005 120,962 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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L489 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L489 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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What year was L489 EPA registered?

L489 EPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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