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M238 OEF

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,745 mi
Last recorded164,745 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 OEF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 164,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 19 Mar 2009 129,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ns/r tyre slighly worn outer edge

Pass 29 May 2008 107,523 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 107,523 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 107,405 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 107,405 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)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 106,132 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,681 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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M238 OEF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M238 OEF, 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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M238 OEF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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