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L899 XHS

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,028 mi
Last recorded156,028 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 XHS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 156,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 152,035 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

radiator leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2014 151,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2013 147,871 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 147,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 145,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 140,942 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front wishbone bushers starting to perish

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 8 Apr 2011 140,794 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front wishbone bushers starting to perish

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,963 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2010 135,776 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2009 130,072 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 125,689 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2008 125,675 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2007 121,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 115,478 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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L899 XHS is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L899 XHS, 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 L899 XHS registered?

L899 XHS is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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