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M228 ONE

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,578 mi
Last recorded121,578 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 ONE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 121,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 121,560 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 117,421 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 117,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,968 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 104,622 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 104,620 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 99,790 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 99,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,645 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 89,730 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 89,730 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 82,567 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M228 ONE is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M228 ONE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M228 ONE is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 October 1994.

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