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L887 KAN

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,952 mi
Last recorded181,952 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 KAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 181,952 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 181,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 178,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 178,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 173,214 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 173,214 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 169,287 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 161,821 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 153,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear metal brake piping getting surface rust have oil sprayed them today to help preserve them...

Pass 28 Jul 2006 153,605 miles

Rear metal brake piping getting surface rust have oil sprayed them today to help preserve them...

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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L887 KAN is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L887 KAN, 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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L887 KAN is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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