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M157 MKP

1994 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,922 mi
Last recorded166,922 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 MKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 166,922 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 166,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise both front tyres getting low

advise front noplate poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2007 140,881 miles

both front tyres worn close to leagal limit

front number plate damaged

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2006 119,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers split

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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M157 MKP is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M157 MKP, 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 M157 MKP registered?

M157 MKP is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1994.

Is M157 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M157 MKP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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