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L531 APM

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,153 mi
Last recorded79,153 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,567 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,567 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,896 miles

front reg plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 77,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front reg plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,680 miles

front reg plate deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 75,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,953 miles

front reg plate deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 74,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front reg plate deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,011 miles

engine oil leaking

front brake hoses deteriorating

front reg plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,385 miles

Engine oil leak

Front reg plate deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front window not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,385 miles

Engine oil leak

Front reg plate deteriorating

Nearside front window not working

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,558 miles

both front flexi brake pipes deteriorated

engine oil leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2008 70,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front flexi brake pipes deteriorated

engine oil leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,446 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 66,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,003 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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L531 APM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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 L531 APM, 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 L531 APM registered?

L531 APM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L531 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L531 APM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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