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M158 SJA

1995 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina E108,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 SJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,495 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 98,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 92,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 92,012 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 81,040 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 81,040 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 80,791 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M158 SJA is a 1995 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 108,297 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M158 SJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M158 SJA registered?

M158 SJA is a 1995 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1995.

Is M158 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M158 SJA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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