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M197 BLM

1994 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,527 mi
Last recorded121,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 BLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,527 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 118,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,904 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,280 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 82,949 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,582 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 71,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 68,234 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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M197 BLM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M197 BLM, 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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What year was M197 BLM registered?

M197 BLM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M197 BLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 BLM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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