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M129 YWU

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,490 mi
Last recorded174,490 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 YWU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 174,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 169,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 164,877 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2010 164,877 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2009 160,957 miles

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 7 Apr 2009 160,957 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 157,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 154,154 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 154,154 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 150,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 150,486 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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M129 YWU is a 1995 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 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 M129 YWU, 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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What year was M129 YWU registered?

M129 YWU is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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