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L949 MFC

1995 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,928 mi
Last recorded178,928 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 MFC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2021 178,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 173,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 168,036 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 168,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 159,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 152,828 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 149,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 149,498 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 141,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 139,063 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 139,047 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 136,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 133,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 130,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 128,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 127,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 126,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 123,897 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 123,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L949 MFC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 L949 MFC, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L949 MFC registered?

L949 MFC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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