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M177 YAV

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,694 mi
Last recorded155,694 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 YAV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel tank slightly damp but ok at test

Pass 22 Sep 2014 152,472 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 152,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 148,944 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear n/plates slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 145,043 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both number plates deterioating

Fail 25 Sep 2012 145,043 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both number plates deterioating

Pass 26 Sep 2011 141,818 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,423 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 138,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 134,507 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 131,829 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear n/plate getting discoloured

Fail 25 Sep 2008 131,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear n/plate getting discoloured

Pass 29 Sep 2007 126,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 122,941 miles

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

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

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

both front outer c/v gaiters cracked but o/k at test

Pass 23 Sep 2005 118,403 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M177 YAV is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M177 YAV, 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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M177 YAV is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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