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L818 YAC

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,747 mi
Last recorded90,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 YAC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 90,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,185 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,185 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,666 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 87,653 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,347 miles

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

play in nearside front rack end

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,338 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges , slight play n/s rack end

Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,377 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 68,237 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,948 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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L818 YAC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L818 YAC, 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 L818 YAC registered?

L818 YAC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L818 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L818 YAC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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