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M188 KPC

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,198 mi
Last recorded65,198 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 KPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,609 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 62,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise radiator condition.

advise rattle from catalytic converter

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,764 miles

advise rattle from exhaust catalytic converter. advise radiator condition.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise age crackson front and rear tyre side walls no canvas showing.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise age crackson front and rear tyre side walls no canvas showing.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,596 miles

all tyres age crackes!

Pass 29 Dec 2005 49,032 miles

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres age cracks

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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M188 KPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M188 KPC, 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 M188 KPC?

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What year was M188 KPC registered?

M188 KPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 December 1994.

Is M188 KPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M188 KPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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