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L683 PWG

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,710 mi
Last recorded147,710 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 PWG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 147,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to exhaust

oil leaks

rear tyres worn on edges slightly

various brake pipes greased

various other brake pipes slightly corroded

various suspension components corroded

wear to front brakes

Fail 9 Aug 2013 147,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres worn on edges

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre perrished and close to legal limit

oil leaks

rear tyres worn on edges slightly

various brake pipes greased

various other brake pipes slightly corroded

various suspension components corroded

wear to front brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2012 127,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

radiator corroded

surface corrossion to chassis and floor pan

various brake pipes have surface corrossion

various suspension componenets corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 118,037 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 118,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage on alloys bumpers and n/s/f wing dipstick broken oil on engine /g/box exhaust corroded damage on o/s/r tyre sidewall been run flat

Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,519 miles

rear brake pipes greased

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

off side rear tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 20 Aug 2010 110,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

off side rear tyre side wall slight damage

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Aug 2009 101,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,577 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 87,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,944 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 82,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

flexible brake pipe ferrels corroded

front number plate damaged

headlight aim on maximum

light damage to bodywork

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

oil filter heavily corroded and pourous

power steering pipes corroded

radiator in very poor condition

sump corroded and pourous

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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L683 PWG is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red 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 L683 PWG, 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 L683 PWG registered?

L683 PWG is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L683 PWG safe to buy?

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