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L771 CPJ

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,376 mi
Last recorded166,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL771 CPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 166,376 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 166,719 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 164,045 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 160,026 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 154,561 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 154,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 149,376 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 149,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 143,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 138,060 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing 2mm

Pass 7 Feb 2008 130,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 124,971 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 124,971 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 118,726 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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L771 CPJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L771 CPJ, 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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L771 CPJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L771 CPJ safe to buy?

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