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L942 DFX

1994 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,773 mi
Last recorded135,773 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 DFX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 135,773 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 135,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 130,186 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 130,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 123,862 miles

Both wiper's in poor condition end's are split.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 116,439 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 111,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 105,439 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 105,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All brake hoses starting to perish

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Radiator fins badly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2006 98,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 91,010 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 14 Jul 2005 90,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

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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L942 DFX is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L942 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 L942 DFX registered?

L942 DFX is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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