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L637 HVR

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,296 mi
Last recorded90,296 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL637 HVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 87,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,960 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 81,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,162 miles

EML illuminated

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,162 miles

EML illuminated

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,645 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,808 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 68,806 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 64,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking & very slight bulge

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,490 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking & very slight bulge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,061 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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L637 HVR is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L637 HVR, 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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L637 HVR is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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