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L842 UAP

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 UAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 96,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of power steering fluid leaking

slight inbalance of front brakes

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 23 May 2011 96,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

signs of power steering fluid leaking

slight inbalance of front brakes

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 19 May 2010 90,758 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has wear to inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 78,164 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

metal brake pipes to & from limiter valve & to rear wheels corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,075 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 72,073 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

slight inbalance of front brakes

washers could be better

Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,427 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 65,426 miles

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

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

oil leak

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

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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L842 UAP is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L842 UAP, 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 L842 UAP registered?

L842 UAP is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L842 UAP safe to buy?

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