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L543 UOU

1994 Toyota Carina E

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,652 mi
Last recorded177,652 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 UOU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 177,652 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 169,986 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror glass broken, still has view to rear.

nearside rear tyre is worn

offside front track control arm inner bush is contaminated with oil

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

offside rear tyre is worn

Fail 26 Feb 2010 169,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

drivers door mirror glass broken, still has view to rear.

metal brake pipes not clipped to the body adequately, (nearside front floor to bulkhead)

nearside rear tyre is worn

offside front track control arm inner bush is contaminated with oil

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

offside rear tyre is worn

Pass 17 Feb 2009 160,032 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 151,370 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 151,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 142,142 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 142,142 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 131,357 miles

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

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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L543 UOU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L543 UOU, 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 L543 UOU registered?

L543 UOU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L543 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L543 UOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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