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L939 DFX

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,265 mi
Last recorded145,265 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL939 DFX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 145,265 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

crash damage o/s/f

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 139,797 miles

Battery insucure

Both front cv boots perishing

Both front wiper blades poor

Both front wishbone rear bushes persihing

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

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly split

Nearside rear tyre mishaped

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 134,484 miles

Both front cv boots perishing

Both front wishbones rear bushes perishing and split

Fuel filler metal pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 134,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front cv boots perishing

Both front wishbones rear bushes perishing and split

Fuel filler metal pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 126,255 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 126,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and misshaped

Pass 6 Jul 2009 118,711 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 118,711 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 108,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 100,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 100,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 89,434 miles

Add 1 Litre Of Engine Oil Before Start Of Test, Engine Leaking Oil @ Offside Area & Requires Investigation, Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Dust Gaiters Split.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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L939 DFX is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 L939 DFX, 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 L939 DFX registered?

L939 DFX is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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