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L523 FPF

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,550 mi
Last recorded173,550 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 FPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 173,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 173,550 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 167,729 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 167,725 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 159,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2008 155,559 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 155,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 152,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 149,616 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 149,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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L523 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L523 FPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L523 FPF registered?

L523 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L523 FPF safe to buy?

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