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L498 NMY

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

200,082 mi
Last recorded200,082 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 NMY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 200,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

all under vehicle surface & component general corrosion including inner and outer sill s all around

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2018 200,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

all under vehicle surface & component general corrosion including inner and outer sill s all around

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 183,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o.s.r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 175,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

all under vehicle has slight corrosion

n/s/f headlight has slight damage

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2016 175,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high x2side (1.8)

all under vehicle has slight corrosion

n/s/f headlight has slight damage

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2016 175,828 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front indicator clear lens broken

Pass 22 Apr 2015 173,350 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 173,341 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 163,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 154,833 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 154,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 145,906 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 145,906 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 135,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 135,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,923 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 125,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 117,516 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 117,366 miles

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)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 108,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 108,629 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,335 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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L498 NMY is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L498 NMY, 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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L498 NMY is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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