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M218 NJV

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,007 mi
Last recorded178,007 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 NJV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 178,007 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 178,002 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 171,009 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 171,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 161,376 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 161,376 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 157,926 miles

front to rear brake pipes hidden by plastic guard cannot be checked for condition.

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 157,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front to rear brake pipes hidden by plastic guard cannot be checked for condition.

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 146,270 miles

brake pipes under front to rear guard cannot be seen to be checked for condition.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear underside of vehicle covered in a misting of fuel indicating a leak at some previous time.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 146,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

brake pipes under front to rear guard cannot be seen to be checked for condition.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear underside of vehicle covered in a misting of fuel indicating a leak at some previous time.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 130,574 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 130,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 123,153 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 123,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler neck corroded but no signs of a leak

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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M218 NJV is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M218 NJV, 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 M218 NJV registered?

M218 NJV is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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