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L522 NFA

1994 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,256 mi
Last recorded136,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 NFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 136,256 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 134,665 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 66,250 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,250 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 129,325 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 127,119 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 127,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L522 NFA is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L522 NFA, 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 L522 NFA registered?

L522 NFA is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L522 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L522 NFA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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