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L894 CPL

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,763 mi
Last recorded166,763 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 CPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 166,763 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 166,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 161,823 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 161,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 156,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 156,076 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 150,143 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 150,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 144,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 139,557 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 133,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 128,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 123,660 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 123,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 118,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 112,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 107,320 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 107,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 101,585 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 101,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 95,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 89,247 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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L894 CPL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L894 CPL, 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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L894 CPL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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