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L537 YCS

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,360 mi
Last recorded151,360 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL537 YCS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 151,360 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges(185/65/14)

o/s front door hinges worn

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 151,360 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on edges(185/65/14)

o/s front door hinges worn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 141,233 miles

play in o/s/f door hinge

Fail 22 Jul 2009 141,190 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

play in o/s/f door hinge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 136,104 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 136,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 130,199 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 130,194 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise slight exhaust at centre

advise engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 126,021 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 126,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L537 YCS is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L537 YCS, 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 L537 YCS registered?

L537 YCS is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L537 YCS safe to buy?

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