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L521 KVM

1994 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,632 mi
Last recorded94,632 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 KVM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,934 miles

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

rear reg slight stain

Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,914 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 62,674 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)

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

front to rear brake pipes,both rear brake pipes: all showing signs of corrosion

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L521 KVM is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L521 KVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L521 KVM registered?

L521 KVM is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L521 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 KVM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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