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L514 TFM

1994 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,808 mi
Last recorded161,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 TFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 161,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 157,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 153,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 149,137 miles

nearside front wheel has slight play

Fail 14 May 2014 149,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 145,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 145,154 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 140,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 134,019 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 134,014 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 128,364 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 121,965 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 121,965 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 115,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 109,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 98,405 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 TFM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L514 TFM, 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 TFM registered?

L514 TFM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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