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L717 BKL

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,944 mi
Last recorded57,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 BKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,944 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 57,943 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,779 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 55,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,663 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,112 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,112 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,655 miles

rear plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,655 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,127 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,150 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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L717 BKL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L717 BKL, 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 L717 BKL registered?

L717 BKL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L717 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L717 BKL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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