CarVerify

Free Car Check

L961 EMO

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,075 mi
Last recorded145,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 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

RegistrationL961 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 145,075 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished and wear.

Corrosion complete exhaust system and catalyst deteriorated.

Fuel filler corroded.

Offside rear tyre perished and small spilts in tread.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 145,073 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel filler corroded.

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished and wear.

Corrosion complete exhaust system and catalyst deteriorated.

Corrosion nearside rear and offside rear inner arch area.

Offside rear tyre perished and small spilts in tread.

Pass 3 May 2012 142,594 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Petrol filler pipe corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 142,514 miles

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

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Petrol filler pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 104,249 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 140,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion both front brake discs

spilt in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 140,100 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion both front brake discs

spilt in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 137,920 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2008 130,655 miles

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

Radiator in very poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2008 130,655 miles

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

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

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

Radiator in very poor condition

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 121,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 112,472 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 110,433 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 110,425 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.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
Full Toyota Carina 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

L961 EMO is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L961 EMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L961 EMO?

You can check the full history of L961 EMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L961 EMO registered?

L961 EMO is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L961 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L961 EMO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L961 EMO 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 L961 EMO. 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.