CarVerify

Free Car Check

L952 KNC

1994 Toyota Carina E

Purple Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,620 mi
Last recorded147,620 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 KNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 147,620 miles

down pipe has a minor leak.

engine sump coated in oil.

temp guage only reading hot.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 147,620 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

down pipe has a minor leak.

engine sump coated in oil.

temp guage only reading hot.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 137,968 miles

slight blow on exhaust downpipe.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 125,740 miles

brake pipe to rear wheel cyl corroded.

slight blow on exhaust down pipe.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 125,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

brake pipe to rear wheel cyl corroded.

slight blow on exhaust down pipe.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 113,291 miles

o/s/r brake pipe on hub rusty.

o/s/r tyre nail in tread.

slight blow on exhaust downpipe.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 113,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake pipe on hub rusty.

o/s/r tyre nail in tread.

slight blow on exhaust downpipe.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 103,066 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 103,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure.

n/s/r tyre nail in tread.

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
Full Toyota Carina E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L952 KNC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L952 KNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L952 KNC?

You can check the full history of L952 KNC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L952 KNC registered?

L952 KNC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L952 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L952 KNC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L952 KNC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L952 KNC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.