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L710 SKV

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,271 mi
Last recorded156,271 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 SKV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 156,271 miles

General corrosion to underside/chassis

NSR inner arch corroded

OSF wing (lower) corroded - forms part of outer sill

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine area (lower) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 153,027 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to OSR wing

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Corrosion to NSR wing

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 148,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0-2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2-2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8-3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 148,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0-2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2-2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8-3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 144,748 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Rear hand brake travel

Fail 8 Dec 2022 144,748 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Rear Seat belt installation allows in excess of 25mm movement at a looped belt anchorage (10.1 (r))

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 14 Dec 2021 141,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 137,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 134,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 128,076 miles

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 12 Dec 2018 128,076 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,520 miles

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,014 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm front off side tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,901 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,796 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,818 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,051 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,388 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,400 miles

OIL LEKA FROM ENGINE LO14

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 69,111 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,427 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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L710 SKV is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L710 SKV, 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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L710 SKV is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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