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L784 DBC

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,014 mi
Last recorded187,014 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL784 DBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 187,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s outer sill corroding at rear

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges and slightly distorted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 187,014 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroding at rear

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges and slightly distorted

Pass 19 May 2014 184,010 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 180,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 176,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 174,652 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 174,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 171,431 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 171,383 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 168,035 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 168,015 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)

Pass 31 May 2008 163,279 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 163,279 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2007 157,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 150,935 miles

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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L784 DBC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L784 DBC, 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 L784 DBC registered?

L784 DBC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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