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L565 VEU

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,997 mi
Last recorded154,997 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 VEU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 154,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

under side dry

Fail 4 Jul 2025 154,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing Both front track rod ends. (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rust present n/s/r outer sill,o/s/r inner sill.

brake fluid level inbetween min\max.

Pass 12 Jul 2024 139,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 139,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 135,506 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 130,497 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 130,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 125,610 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,749 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,606 miles

front flex. brakes hoses perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,006 miles

centre exhaust joint very small leak

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,675 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,231 miles

front flex. brake hoses starting to perish/split

rear tyres starting to perish

surface corrosion on o/s rear metal brake pipe to cylinder

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 88,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 79,914 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,331 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,007 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 63,007 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,301 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe going into flexi hose is corroded

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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L565 VEU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L565 VEU, 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 L565 VEU registered?

L565 VEU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L565 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L565 VEU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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