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M156 AFF

1994 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 AFF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 81,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,949 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,855 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 65,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,749 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 42,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M156 AFF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M156 AFF, 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 M156 AFF registered?

M156 AFF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M156 AFF safe to buy?

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