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M201 BLM

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,507 mi
Last recorded147,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 BLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 147,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 146,040 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 140,619 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 140,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 139,790 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 139,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 138,417 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 138,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 125,691 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 125,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

BOTH REAR LAMP UNITS IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,301 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 122,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust baffles / catalytic converter rattles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2010 114,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front windscreen wiper linkage worn

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint worn (advise replacement)

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2010 114,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside front windscreen wiper linkage worn

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint worn (advise replacement)

nearside rear light lens cracked

offdside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside front to rear brake pipe corrodeing (advise replacement)

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2009 107,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 92,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear bumper

radiator needs replacing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,854 miles

off side rear bumper

radiator needs replacing

Pass 20 Jan 2007 83,447 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,786 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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M201 BLM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M201 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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M201 BLM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 December 1994.

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