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M214 ASL

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

136,813 mi
Last recorded136,813 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 ASL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 136,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 136,813 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 126,157 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 126,074 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 121,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF wiper blade split at ends but still clearing.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play felt at NSFD wheel bearing.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 121,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF wiper blade split at ends but still clearing.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play felt at NSFD wheel bearing.

Fail 13 May 2008 121,123 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 121,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts in sidewall of tyre offside front. front and rear tyres of different sizes.

suspect that cat is blockrd due to no heat on exhaust after cat.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,347 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 104,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 93,938 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 93,926 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M214 ASL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 M214 ASL, 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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M214 ASL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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