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M159 SRA

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,426 mi
Last recorded156,426 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 SRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 156,426 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 156,425 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jul 2007 139,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 139,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2006 117,701 miles

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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M159 SRA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M159 SRA, 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 M159 SRA registered?

M159 SRA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M159 SRA safe to buy?

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