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L552 APD

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL552 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 88,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 85,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 83,353 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 79,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 77,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 May 2012 77,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 69,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 69,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 65,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 61,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 57,554 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 57,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 52,274 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 47,287 miles

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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L552 APD is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L552 APD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L552 APD registered?

L552 APD is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 July 1994.

Is L552 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L552 APD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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