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L929 VCD

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,282 mi
Last recorded141,282 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL929 VCD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 141,282 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 133,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emission fast idle0.29 hydrocarbon45 lambda1.000 idle co 0.40 result passed

Fail 16 Jun 2010 128,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 128,944 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 123,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 117,756 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2007 110,160 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 110,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 98,710 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

stone chip in windscreen

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L929 VCD is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L929 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L929 VCD registered?

L929 VCD is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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