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M223 NVM

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,411 mi
Last recorded144,411 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 NVM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 144,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 142,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 142,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 140,276 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 140,263 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 137,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,378 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 133,378 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,189 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 29 Oct 2013 123,694 miles

rear no. plate deteriorated

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear tyres deteriorated and worn on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 123,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear no. plate deteriorated

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear tyres deteriorated and worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 120,302 miles

o/s front flex. brake hose deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 120,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front flex. brake hose deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,795 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 115,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Fail 2 Nov 2010 111,637 miles

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

rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 111,637 miles

rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 107,567 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 103,151 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 103,151 miles

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

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

rear shocker dust boots split

Pass 10 Nov 2007 98,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 94,303 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges advise wheel alighnment

rear indicator orange bulbs deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2005 89,468 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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M223 NVM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 M223 NVM, 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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M223 NVM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 December 1994.

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