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L542 FPF

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,684 mi
Last recorded80,684 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 FPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,129 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 72,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,001 miles

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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L542 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L542 FPF, 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.

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What year was L542 FPF registered?

L542 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L542 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 FPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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