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L853 MUD

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

250,815 mi
Last recorded250,815 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 MUD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 250,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

accident damage to front end, offside head lamp bracket broken but secure

advanced deterioration in nearside front brake hose

borderline damage/deterioration in front number plate

engine smokey

nail in nearside rear tyre & generally worn close to wear bars

offside front wing in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 19 Sep 2012 250,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

accident damage to front end, offside head lamp bracket broken but secure

advanced deterioration in nearside front brake hose

borderline damage/deterioration in front number plate

engine smokey

nail in nearside rear tyre & generally worn close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

offside front wing in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 222,494 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 222,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 193,853 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle dirty

Fail 8 Oct 2010 193,853 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle dirty

Pass 5 Oct 2009 159,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 158,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 120,145 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 120,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 102,335 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 102,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator in poor condition

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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L853 MUD is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L853 MUD, 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 L853 MUD registered?

L853 MUD is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L853 MUD safe to buy?

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