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M158 XET

1995 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina E108,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 XET
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 116,525 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 116,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 112,600 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 112,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,769 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 101,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,047 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

small hole in radiator

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 XET is a 1995 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

M158 XET is a 1995 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M158 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for M158 XET shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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