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L875 XLA

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL875 XLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 113,611 miles

Nearside Rear seat back loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front and rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 113,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear seat back loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front and rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 113,608 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,607 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 113,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,244 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 113,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,396 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 112,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,431 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 167,690 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 107,690 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,861 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2017 104,861 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust rusty

oil getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,282 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 99,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,185 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 88,185 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,085 miles

radiator needs replacing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 79,940 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

radiator in poor condition /

Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,792 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 75,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,464 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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L875 XLA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 L875 XLA, 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 L875 XLA registered?

L875 XLA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L875 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L875 XLA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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