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L583 PRB

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,703 mi
Last recorded144,703 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL583 PRB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,703 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 144,645 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,373 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 128,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,933 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,879 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,292 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,292 miles

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

Brake fluid level midway

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,987 miles

off side outer drive shaft gaiter badly cracked but not through

Fail 16 Oct 2009 79,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side outer drive shaft gaiter badly cracked but not through

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,158 miles

front suspension NEAR SIDE lower arm rear bush slight cracking

off side outer c/v gaiter poor condition

off side rear tyre coming up to wear markers outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,803 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 75,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,100 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 74,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

vehicle is dangerous to be driven rear brake pressure valve faulty

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L583 PRB is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L583 PRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L583 PRB registered?

L583 PRB is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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