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L986 VGO

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,941 mi
Last recorded173,941 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 VGO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 173,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 173,941 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 166,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 159,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 159,209 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Both front headlamps deteriorated and damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 139,612 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 127,545 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 119,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 119,493 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,067 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 112,066 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,050 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 95,887 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,281 miles

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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L986 VGO is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L986 VGO, 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.

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What year was L986 VGO registered?

L986 VGO is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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