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L831 UGT

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

162,335 mi
Last recorded162,335 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 UGT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2011 162,335 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 148,808 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 148,802 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 142,619 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 127,493 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 127,447 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 123,699 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 123,655 miles

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

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

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 UGT is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L831 UGT, 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 L831 UGT registered?

L831 UGT is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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