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L531 FPF

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 FPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 94,210 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 20 May 2009 94,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 86,869 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 80,388 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 80,388 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 88,325 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 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey 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 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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

L531 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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