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L56 MMV

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,456 mi
Last recorded170,456 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 MMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2008 170,456 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2007 157,434 miles

nsf outer sill damaged †front brake pads low osf †osf brake bit of binding †bit play both rear anti roll bar bushes †osf tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 16 Aug 2006 146,685 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 146,683 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 142,092 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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L56 MMV is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 L56 MMV, 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 L56 MMV registered?

L56 MMV is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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