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L856 RUB

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,085 mi
Last recorded125,085 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 RUB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 125,085 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

rear exhaust joint slightly blowing

Fail 25 Feb 2008 125,026 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

rear exhaust joint slightly blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 115,216 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 115,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both locking nuts to offside & nearside front balljoints slightly damaged

both rear tyres 2mm tread

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 115,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

Pass 8 Nov 2005 102,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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L856 RUB is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L856 RUB, 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 L856 RUB registered?

L856 RUB is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 June 1994.

Is L856 RUB safe to buy?

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