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L854 PUG

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,639 mi
Last recorded219,639 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 PUG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2016 219,639 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All four (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot All four (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2016 219,639 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All four (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot All four (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 215,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wheel slightly grabbing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 215,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front wheel slightly grabbing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 215,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 215,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 214,259 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 214,066 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 200,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 209,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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L854 PUG is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L854 PUG, 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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L854 PUG is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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