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L857 NRC

1994 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,984 mi
Last recorded191,984 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 NRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 191,984 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 191,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 187,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2007 184,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 183,462 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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L857 NRC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L857 NRC, 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 L857 NRC registered?

L857 NRC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L857 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 NRC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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