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L844 MGU

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,619 mi
Last recorded127,619 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 MGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light lens insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch area corroded

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 127,610 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sil corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light lens insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch area corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 127,393 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 126,820 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,244 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 126,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,219 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,570 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 123,570 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,012 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,756 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,895 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 109,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,104 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,628 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 81,477 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
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L844 MGU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L844 MGU, 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 L844 MGU registered?

L844 MGU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 June 1994.

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