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M176 AGK

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

156,405 mi
Last recorded156,405 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 AGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2008 156,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 144,866 miles

battery is insecure

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front shockabsorber is noisy and should be replaced ASAP

offside front brake backplate is noisy corodded and should be replaced ASAP

Fail 26 Jul 2007 144,866 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery is insecure

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front shockabsorber is noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2006 136,016 miles

both front brake-discs are of a too small diameter ,,so front brake pads will eventually make contact and poor braking will occur

Fail 9 Jun 2006 136,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front road springs are of a different colour code

crack in windscreen in drivers zone less than 10mm

Fail 19 May 2006 136,016 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake-discs are wrong diameter

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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M176 AGK is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M176 AGK, 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 M176 AGK registered?

M176 AGK is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M176 AGK safe to buy?

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