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L52 OKU

1994 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

160,849 mi
Last recorded160,849 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 OKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2006 160,849 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 160,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 160,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 159,927 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

All panels have been aerosol painted / touched up

Emissions struggled to come down

Engine belly pans insecure

Engine oil leak

Front bumper incorrect colour

Near side front door clipping front wing

Near side front wing damaged

Near side rear outer light lens cracked

Near side rear wing damaged

Off side front door damaged

Off side front wing damaged

Off side rear door damaged

Rear bumper damaged and incorrect colour

Rear index plate lamp cover held on by silicone sealant

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Rear wiper innoperative

Roof is all dented over entire length

Tail gate badly damaged

off side front indicator glued in position

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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L52 OKU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 L52 OKU, 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 L52 OKU registered?

L52 OKU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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