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L535 FPF

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,638 mi
Last recorded189,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 FPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 189,638 miles

Both sills damaged

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

OSR lamp lens damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 189,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both sills damaged

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

OSR lamp lens damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 182,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 182,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 174,256 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 166,312 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 166,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 157,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside headlamp top brackets damaged, but headlamp secure

slight fluctuation to front brakes and offside rear

Fail 10 Jun 2013 157,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside headlamp top brackets damaged, but headlamp secure

slight fluctuation to front brakes and offside rear

Pass 29 May 2012 150,447 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 147,868 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 147,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 144,552 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 144,552 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 139,780 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 139,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 135,279 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 130,145 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel pipes around tank area corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 9 May 2007 130,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 124,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 124,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L535 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L535 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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L535 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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