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M165 EGB

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,877 mi
Last recorded107,877 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 EGB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2010 107,877 miles

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front doors corroded

fuel filler pipe loose + corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,252 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 102,247 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,332 miles

near side front tyre and offside front tyre worn on outtside edge;near side rear tyre worn on outtside edge

Fail 24 Sep 2008 96,326 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre and offside front tyre worn on outtside edge;near side rear tyre worn on outtside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2007 88,959 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,945 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,281 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 85,275 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Sep 2006 85,109 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filler pipes rusty

nearside rear shocker damp

Pass 7 Oct 2005 78,666 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2004 74,905 miles

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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M165 EGB is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 M165 EGB, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M165 EGB is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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