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L873 WBP

1994 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,903 mi
Last recorded147,903 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 WBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 138,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 133,637 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 133,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,692 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 127,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2014 99,408 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 23 Jan 2014 99,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,711 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 83,929 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 66,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,868 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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L873 WBP is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L873 WBP, 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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L873 WBP is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L873 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L873 WBP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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