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M126 LUT

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,830 mi
Last recorded125,830 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 LUT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 125,830 miles

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly leaking/deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 125,830 miles

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly leaking/deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 122,144 miles

Central Rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

Central brake pipes slightly corroded

Emissions erratic

Offside Front brake pipe/union slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 122,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

Central brake pipes slightly corroded

Emissions erratic

Offside Front brake pipe/union slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,916 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 111,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,243 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 105,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,494 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 90,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,397 miles

slight blow from exhaust joint

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,119 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,027 miles

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

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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M126 LUT is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 M126 LUT, 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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M126 LUT is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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