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M117 KDW

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,504 mi
Last recorded72,504 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 KDW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,504 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 72,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,189 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,845 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 63,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front metal brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre perished

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,165 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Dec 2005 52,158 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

various suspension bushes perished

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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M117 KDW is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 M117 KDW, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M117 KDW is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 January 1995.

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