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M185 UKJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,367 mi
Last recorded194,367 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 UKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 194,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 188,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 181,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 173,181 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 173,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M185 UKJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 M185 UKJ, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M185 UKJ registered?

M185 UKJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is M185 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M185 UKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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