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L605 OSB

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,724 mi
Last recorded178,724 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL605 OSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 178,724 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 178,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 176,589 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 174,257 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 174,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 171,090 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2008 167,958 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 166,175 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 164,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L605 OSB is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L605 OSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L605 OSB registered?

L605 OSB is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L605 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L605 OSB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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