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L563 EKM

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,215 mi
Last recorded120,215 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 EKM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 120,215 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 112,538 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 112,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre low on tread

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2006 105,079 miles

USED PARTS FITTED TO NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION

Fail 24 Mar 2006 105,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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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L563 EKM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L563 EKM, 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 L563 EKM registered?

L563 EKM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L563 EKM safe to buy?

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