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L577 APM

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,506 mi
Last recorded150,506 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL577 APM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 150,506 miles

o/s/front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2012 150,424 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2011 142,058 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 141,956 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 132,668 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 132,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 126,476 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bottom radiator hose twisted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 126,476 miles

bottom radiator hose twisted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,242 miles

radiator cooling fins missing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 115,669 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 115,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 112,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 112,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 109,203 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 109,203 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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L577 APM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L577 APM, 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 L577 APM registered?

L577 APM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L577 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L577 APM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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