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L982 MNK

1994 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,710 mi
Last recorded165,710 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL982 MNK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 165,710 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

temporary repair carried out to exhaust

unable to measure brake pads, but front brake pads appear worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 165,663 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

unable to measure brake pads, but front brake pads appear worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 160,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 160,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 154,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 150,548 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 150,528 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 147,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 144,735 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 144,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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L982 MNK is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L982 MNK, 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 L982 MNK registered?

L982 MNK is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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