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L813 VHU

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,795 mi
Last recorded88,795 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 VHU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,795 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,790 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,320 miles

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly

emissions limits only just met

minor oil leak

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2014 86,320 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly

emissions limits only just met

minor oil leak

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front brake disc corroded and pads low

offside front inner tyre wall has large splits in no cords showing

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Nov 2013 83,407 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front brake disc corroded and pads low

offside front inner tyre wall has large splits in no cords showing

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,596 miles

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Fail 5 Nov 2012 79,596 miles

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

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

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Fail 3 Nov 2011 78,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s wiper joint has slight wear, general scaly rust to chassis & suspension.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,518 miles

o/s wiper joint has slight wear, general scaly rust to chassis & suspension.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,629 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,629 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,980 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,980 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface rust to under body

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,846 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 59,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L813 VHU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L813 VHU, 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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What year was L813 VHU registered?

L813 VHU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L813 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L813 VHU shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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