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M115 YCL

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,036 mi
Last recorded130,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM115 YCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 130,036 miles

both headlight aims on lower limit

front number plate slightly discoloured

rear inner flitches slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 130,016 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlight aims on lower limit

front number plate slightly discoloured

rear inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 127,946 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

front number plate slightly discoloured

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front sidelight dim

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 127,876 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

front number plate slightly discoloured

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front sidelight dim

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 126,105 miles

both closing pannels slightly corroded

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

front sub-frame slightly corroded

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

oil leak

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,605 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes require further cliping soon

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear undersills slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2009 124,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes require further cliping soon

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear undersills slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 122,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 119,719 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 119,684 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 116,532 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M115 YCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M115 YCL, 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 M115 YCL registered?

M115 YCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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