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M185 VTW

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,367 mi
Last recorded94,367 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 87,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,233 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,485 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 79,485 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 77,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 75,321 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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M185 VTW is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M185 VTW, 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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M185 VTW is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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