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L738 KKU

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,129 mi
Last recorded149,129 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 KKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2013 149,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rad weak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 144,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine rad weak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 138,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 131,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 124,510 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate defused

Pass 21 Jan 2009 124,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate defused

Pass 21 Jan 2008 119,351 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 113,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 108,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

N/S FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING ON SLIGHTY

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

O/S REAR SHOCK TOP COVER SPLIT

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L738 KKU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L738 KKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L738 KKU registered?

L738 KKU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L738 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L738 KKU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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