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L78 MMV

1994 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,741 mi
Last recorded232,741 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 MMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 232,741 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror outer cover broken

o/s front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 22 May 2008 223,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 215,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 215,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 204,270 miles

slight movement on o/s/f wheel bearing

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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L78 MMV is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L78 MMV, 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 L78 MMV registered?

L78 MMV is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 February 1994.

Is L78 MMV safe to buy?

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