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L990 YFT

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 YFT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010
Pass 21 Oct 2009 103,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 103,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 102,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 102,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Emissions test aborted due to low flow reading

Pass 11 Oct 2006 101,755 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 101,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2005 96,025 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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L990 YFT is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L990 YFT, 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 L990 YFT registered?

L990 YFT is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L990 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L990 YFT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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