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L497 HHM

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,908 mi
Last recorded133,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 HHM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 133,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 133,908 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 127,846 miles

1) Front and rear number plate backing deteriorating. † †2) N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 124,359 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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L497 HHM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 L497 HHM, 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 L497 HHM registered?

L497 HHM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L497 HHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 HHM 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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