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L83 YHR

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL83 YHR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 132,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2007 128,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 128,993 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 128,894 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 120,650 miles

o/s and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s and n/s/f struts corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2006 120,639 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs covered in surface rust

n/s and o/s/f struts corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2005 118,050 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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L83 YHR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L83 YHR, 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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What year was L83 YHR registered?

L83 YHR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L83 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L83 YHR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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