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L838 FPF

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,741 mi
Last recorded77,741 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 FPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,741 miles

n/s to o/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,628 miles

battery loose

n/s front tyre bulging on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery loose

n/s front tyre bulging on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,787 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,134 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit and nail in

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 64,097 miles

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

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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L838 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L838 FPF, 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 L838 FPF registered?

L838 FPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L838 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 FPF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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