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L627 SNJ

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,488 mi
Last recorded171,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 SNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 171,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Failed first part of emissions test machine then went to non cat test.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 171,483 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Failed first part of emissions test machine then went to non cat test.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 165,676 miles

minor exhaustgas leak at downpipe

nsr brakepipe rusty,not to excess at present

oil leak from engine

osr brakepipe rusty,not to excess at present

stonechips in ns wiped area,all in limits

Fail 5 Feb 2011 165,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

minor exhaustgas leak at downpipe

nsr brakepipe rusty,not to excess at present

oil leak from engine

osr brakepipe rusty,not to excess at present

stonechips in ns wiped area,all in limits

Pass 11 Feb 2010 159,989 miles

battery clamp loose

brakepipe to osr flexible hose corroded but not excessive at present

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

nsr shockabsorber leaking slightly but not excessive at present

osr tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

slight play in nsf track rod end

slight play in osf track rod end

Fail 8 Feb 2010 159,986 miles

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

battery clamp loose

brakepipe to osr flexible hose corroded but not excessive at present

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

nsr shockabsorber leaking slightly but not excessive at present

osr tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

slight play in nsf track rod end

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 10 Feb 2009 150,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f sidelight dim but not to excess at present

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes but not to excess at present

Fail 9 Feb 2009 150,166 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f sidelight dim but not to excess at present

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes but not to excess at present

Pass 21 Feb 2008 138,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 123,625 miles

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2006 113,308 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 113,308 miles

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

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

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

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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L627 SNJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L627 SNJ, 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 L627 SNJ registered?

L627 SNJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L627 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L627 SNJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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