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L890 FOJ

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL890 FOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,098 miles

both front lower arm bushes are perishing

both front metal brake pipes are corroding

exhaust system is corroded

front wiper blades are perishing

steering rack is damp

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,726 miles

advise - boot struts weak

advise - steering rack gaitors damp

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise - boot struts weak

advise - cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

advise - n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

advise - steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,511 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 60,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,996 miles

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

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

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

advise - n/s/f and rear tyre treads perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,849 miles

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

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

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

advise - n/s/r , o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

Fail 22 Nov 2006 52,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,310 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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L890 FOJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L890 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L890 FOJ registered?

L890 FOJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L890 FOJ safe to buy?

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