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M148 RNU

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,680 mi
Last recorded172,680 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 RNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2008 172,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 172,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 166,801 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 166,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 160,013 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 160,013 miles

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

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

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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M148 RNU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M148 RNU, 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 M148 RNU registered?

M148 RNU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M148 RNU safe to buy?

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