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L648 WHY

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,117 mi
Last recorded206,117 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 WHY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 206,117 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion throughout

engine / gearbox damp with fluid

exhaust system deterated

nsf cvn boot leaking grease still preventing the ingress of dirt

previous repairs

Pass 23 Feb 2016 205,589 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 200,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corosion through out vehicle

engin e/ gear box damp with fluid

exhaust deterated slightly

previous repairs

Fail 5 Mar 2015 200,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corosion through out vehicle

engin e/ gear box damp with fluid

exhaust deterated slightly

previous repairs

Pass 19 Mar 2014 194,477 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deterated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 194,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deterated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 188,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tie rod bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 181,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 174,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 165,612 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 165,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 157,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate poor condition

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe`s

Pass 19 Mar 2008 150,622 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 150,622 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 142,615 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 142,615 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 135,642 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 135,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L648 WHY is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L648 WHY, 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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L648 WHY is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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