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L512 VLH

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,720 mi
Last recorded71,720 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 VLH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 70,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,721 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,992 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 64,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,569 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,569 miles

Front registration plate faded faded and deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,117 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,454 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,038 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,494 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,943 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,392 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,252 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,690 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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L512 VLH is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L512 VLH, 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 L512 VLH registered?

L512 VLH is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L512 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L512 VLH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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