CarVerify

Free Car Check

L839 EPB

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,306 mi
Last recorded151,306 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 EPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 151,306 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 149,840 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 148,382 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 145,465 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 143,586 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks to inner sidewall.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 143,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks to inner sidewall.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 139,385 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls.

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

Nearside rear brake has very slight bind

Steering rack is damp,may need attention soon.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 139,385 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls.

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

Nearside rear brake has very slight bind

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack is damp,may need attention soon.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 137,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 135,122 miles

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

Steering rack is damp,may need attention soon.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 132,751 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 132,751 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 130,164 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Steering rack is damp,may need attention soon.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 128,259 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf and osf brakes slightly binding

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Pass 6 Dec 2006 125,511 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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L839 EPB is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L839 EPB, 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

How do I check the history of L839 EPB?

You can check the full history of L839 EPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L839 EPB registered?

L839 EPB is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L839 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L839 EPB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L839 EPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L839 EPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.