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L916 PDM

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,827 mi
Last recorded110,827 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 PDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 104,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 97,138 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

The front number plate is broken and starting to fade.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,348 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 83,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The exhaust emissions will need retesting because of exhaust.

The front number plate is broken and there is slight play in both the rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 69,311 miles

There is slight play in the front nearside wheel bearing. The front number plate is broken. Both front tyres are heavily scrubbed on the inner edges.

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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L916 PDM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L916 PDM, 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 L916 PDM registered?

L916 PDM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1994.

Is L916 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L916 PDM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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