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L904 CPL

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL904 CPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 96,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion started in brake pipework

light wiper scratching across windscreen

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 96,467 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion started in brake pipework

light wiper scratching across windscreen

offside wiper blade split at ends

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 94,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion started in brake pipework

light wiper scratching across windscreen

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 92,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion started in brake pipework

crack in exhaust just before rear silencer

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 92,818 miles

corrosion started in brake pipework

crack in exhaust just before rear silencer

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,027 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate cracked

slight crack in exhaust centre section

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 5 Jun 2009 92,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate cracked

slight crack in exhaust centre section

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 29 May 2008 89,463 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

clutch worn & biting point very low

front number plate cracked

offside wiper linkage worn & loose

Pass 25 May 2007 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch worn & biting point very low

front number plate cracked

offside wiper linkage worn & loose

Pass 13 Jun 2006 85,928 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 85,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both CV boots perished

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 11 Jun 2005 83,582 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

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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L904 CPL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L904 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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L904 CPL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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