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L514 JBV

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,847 mi
Last recorded113,847 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 JBV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 113,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,719 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,719 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,819 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,275 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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L514 JBV is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L514 JBV, 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 L514 JBV registered?

L514 JBV is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L514 JBV safe to buy?

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