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L948 DFX

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,472 mi
Last recorded129,472 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 DFX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 129,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jun 2015 129,472 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,920 miles

offside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 28 Jun 2014 118,920 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,253 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 104,253 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 98,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some suspension bushes weak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,751 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,551 miles

ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN CHIP IN ZONE A* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* FRONT TYRES WORN* UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS GENERALLY RUSTED* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION* SUSPECT NSR SHOCK ABSORBER BEGINNING TO SEEP*

RADIATOR LEAKING AND IN POOR CONDITION* EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY AND HAS RATTLE* ALL TESTABLE ITEMSINSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST*

Fail 21 Feb 2008 75,551 miles

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

ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN CHIP IN ZONE A* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* FRONT TYRES WORN* UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS GENERALLY RUSTED* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION* SUSPECT NSR SHOCK ABSORBER BEGINNING TO SEEP*

RADIATOR LEAKING AND IN POOR CONDITION* EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY AND HAS RATTLE* ALL TESTABLE ITEMSINSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST*

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,106 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 69,106 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

acceptable minor chip in windscreen zone a* underbody heavily rusted in places- particularly rear suspension beam,rear anti-roll bar,etc* engine oil leakage* hosing and pipes to fuel tank rusted*

exhaust rusted and noisey - some deterioration internally* front brake discs worn* all testable itemsinspectedat time of test aand found to be ok apart from failures*

Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,335 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 65,335 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR AND OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY RUSTED* FUEL PIPES TO AND FROM FUEL TANK GENERALLY IN POOR CONDITION* SUMP HEAVILY RUSTED* BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* BRAKE PIPES GENERALLY CORRODED* REAR TYRES PERISHED*

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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L948 DFX is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L948 DFX, 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 L948 DFX registered?

L948 DFX is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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