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L826 ORF

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,229 mi
Last recorded129,229 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL826 ORF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 129,229 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

front o/s and rear n/s indicator lenses slightly different colour

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

o/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

slight misting of oil around both sides of steering rack

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2010 129,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

front o/s and rear n/s indicator lenses slightly different colour

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

o/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

slight misting of oil around both sides of steering rack

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2009 125,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake hoses perished slightly

o/s wiper torn slightly

o/s/f brake disc starting to corrode on inner edge

o/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rubber boot split on n/s/f lower ball joint

slight blow from exhaust rear section

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2009 125,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake hoses perished slightly

o/s wiper torn slightly

o/s/f brake disc starting to corrode on inner edge

o/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rubber boot split on n/s/f lower ball joint

slight blow from exhaust rear section

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2008 121,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre perished and close to legal limit

o/s/f brake flexi hose deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2008 121,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre perished and close to legal limit

o/s/f brake flexi hose deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2007 116,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 113,035 miles

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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L826 ORF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 L826 ORF, 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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L826 ORF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L826 ORF safe to buy?

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