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L966 OMV

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,976 mi
Last recorded125,976 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 OMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 125,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side front wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 125,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side front wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 117,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 117,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,034 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer cv joints heavily corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 113,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer cv joints heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 105,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 105,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 94,771 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,289 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 85,289 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jun 2007 72,639 miles

handbrake lever worn

rattling noise from cat

Fail 11 Jun 2007 72,639 miles

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

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

cat noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,037 miles

rattling noise from catalytic convertor

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
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L966 OMV is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L966 OMV, 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.

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What year was L966 OMV registered?

L966 OMV is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 May 1994.

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