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L831 DDV

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,329 mi
Last recorded184,329 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 DDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2017 184,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 167,640 miles

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

fuel tank been repaired

Pass 22 Jan 2015 153,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 140,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 129,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,990 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 107,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 98,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,461 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,299 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L831 DDV is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L831 DDV, 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 L831 DDV registered?

L831 DDV is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 February 1994.

Is L831 DDV safe to buy?

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