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M153 KPJ

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 KPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 137,040 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 136,730 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon 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)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 129,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 118,984 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 118,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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M153 KPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M153 KPJ, 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 M153 KPJ registered?

M153 KPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M153 KPJ safe to buy?

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