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L997 KDC

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,626 mi
Last recorded129,626 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 KDC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,626 miles

heavy rusting to rear outer and undersill areas and rear underwing areas

Pass 11 Aug 2014 125,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,375 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

condition of exhaust system and blow

condition of wiper blades

rust and grease on brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,141 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 117,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,964 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,415 miles

condition of radiator

wear in wiper mechanism

Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,495 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 69,892 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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L997 KDC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L997 KDC, 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 L997 KDC registered?

L997 KDC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L997 KDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L997 KDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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