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L876 CPL

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,868 mi
Last recorded159,868 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL876 CPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 159,868 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 152,589 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 152,589 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 145,105 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 145,105 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 140,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 135,371 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 126,654 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2009 126,654 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 117,794 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 117,794 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 105,591 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

vehicle just past on emission

Fail 5 Dec 2007 105,591 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)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 105,423 miles

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)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 97,331 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 97,331 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L876 CPL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L876 CPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L876 CPL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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