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L538 WNH

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,367 mi
Last recorded84,367 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 WNH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,367 miles

Chip in windscreen

NSR light cluster lense taped up

Rear drop link rubbers split

Rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chip in windscreen

NSR light cluster lense taped up

Rear drop link rubbers split

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,693 miles

chip in windscreen

engine oil low

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre flat

Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

chip in windscreen

engine oil low

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre flat

Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,105 miles

OSF tyre worn on edges and cut on inside of tread

front to rear brakepipes rusty

rear wiper split

small chip in top of windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2011 77,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre worn on edges and cut on inside of tread

front to rear brakepipes rusty

rear wiper split

small chip in top of windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,363 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SMALL CHIP IN CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 30 Dec 2010 74,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SMALL CHIP IN CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,240 miles

n/s rear lens has repair tape on it, rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2009 71,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear lens has repair tape on it, rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,474 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,474 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,585 miles

N/S/R Tyre,Tread Area Worn Close To 1.6mm (185/65 R14 86H).

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 64,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R Tyre,Tread Area Worn Close To 1.6mm (185/65 R14 86H).

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,235 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 61,235 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 57,735 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 57,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L538 WNH is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L538 WNH, 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 L538 WNH registered?

L538 WNH is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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