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M121 JDL

1995 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina E108,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 JDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 138,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both rear anti roll bar droplink balljoints

Pass 2 May 2013 138,045 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Fail 25 Apr 2013 138,031 miles

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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 30 Apr 2012 134,668 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 12 May 2011 131,236 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both front shock absorber casings

slight fluid weep from power steering rack

Fail 11 May 2011 131,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both front shock absorber casings

slight fluid weep from power steering rack

Pass 20 May 2010 125,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 125,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 120,804 miles

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 19 May 2008 116,212 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M121 JDL is a 1995 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 108,297 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M121 JDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M121 JDL registered?

M121 JDL is a 1995 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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