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L898 HUW

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,146 mi
Last recorded145,146 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 HUW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2014 145,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 138,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 132,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 127,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to leagal limit

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

Offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and close to the legal limit

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 120,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 115,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 109,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2006 101,808 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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L898 HUW is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L898 HUW, 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 L898 HUW registered?

L898 HUW is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L898 HUW safe to buy?

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