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M179 RSB

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,226 mi
Last recorded143,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 RSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2009 143,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 137,482 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 136,176 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 136,176 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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M179 RSB is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M179 RSB, 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 M179 RSB registered?

M179 RSB is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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