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M196 PVJ

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

180,664 mi
Last recorded180,664 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 PVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 180,664 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 180,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 167,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 167,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 156,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 156,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,692 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 45,692 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 145,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 134,238 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 134,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

filler neck corroded

radiator corroded

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M196 PVJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M196 PVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M196 PVJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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