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L948 GKE

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,125 mi
Last recorded197,125 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 GKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 197,125 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 182,237 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 8 May 2007 172,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 167,213 miles
Fail 7 May 2006 160,949 miles

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

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

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

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 GKE is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L948 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

L948 GKE is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L948 GKE safe to buy?

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