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L781 HCW

1994 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,272 mi
Last recorded184,272 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 HCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 184,272 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 180,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 177,779 miles

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

FRONT RADIATOR CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 177,779 miles

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

FRONT RADIATOR CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

Pass 5 Oct 2011 174,805 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 170,781 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly from manifold

Fail 30 Sep 2010 170,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly from manifold

Pass 2 Oct 2009 167,225 miles

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

REAR BRAKE LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED AND RADIATOR CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 162,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 158,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 156,081 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 156,074 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L781 HCW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L781 HCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L781 HCW registered?

L781 HCW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1994.

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