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L731 SKV

1994 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,410 mi
Last recorded151,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 SKV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 151,410 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 148,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 145,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 143,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,500 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 137,483 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 137,482 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 133,022 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 128,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 123,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 111,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 95,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 91,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 86,895 miles

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

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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L731 SKV is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 L731 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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What year was L731 SKV registered?

L731 SKV is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L731 SKV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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