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L679 AFW

1994 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,184 mi
Last recorded111,184 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 AFW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,184 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 107,325 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 107,319 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 105,337 miles

cat leaking

rear indicators becoming discoloured

Fail 5 May 2017 105,337 miles

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

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

cat leaking

rear indicators becoming discoloured

Pass 4 May 2016 102,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 98,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,052 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,052 miles

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

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,421 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,178 miles

Drag both front brakes

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,178 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drag both front brakes

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 69,075 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,394 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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L679 AFW is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L679 AFW, 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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L679 AFW is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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