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M179 SAU

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,331 mi
Last recorded77,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,370 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,805 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 55,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 51,813 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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M179 SAU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M179 SAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M179 SAU?

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What year was M179 SAU registered?

M179 SAU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1994.

Is M179 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M179 SAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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