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L494 KBL

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,055 mi
Last recorded94,055 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 KBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,055 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,107 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,550 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,472 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,424 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 54,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,055 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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L494 KBL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L494 KBL, 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 L494 KBL registered?

L494 KBL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L494 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 KBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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