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L542 FPE

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 FPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,013 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 83,959 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,029 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 78,029 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,208 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 67,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

near side front inner cv boot leaking

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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L542 FPE is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L542 FPE, 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 L542 FPE registered?

L542 FPE is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L542 FPE safe to buy?

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