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M239 GCU

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 GCU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,412 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 118,193 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread VERY low 2mm

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2012 113,185 miles

metal brake pipes covered front to back

n/s/r tyre tread low 2mm

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s/r tyre tread low 3mm

rear metal brake pipes been greased up

Fail 16 Oct 2012 113,185 miles

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

metal brake pipes covered front to back

n/s/r tyre tread low 2mm

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s/r tyre tread low 3mm

rear metal brake pipes been greased up

Pass 5 Oct 2011 110,407 miles

all rear metal brake pipes been greased up

metal brake pipes above fuel tank not tested

metal brake pipes covered front to back

n/s/r tyre tread getting low about 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread getting low about 3mm

Fail 21 Sep 2011 110,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all rear metal brake pipes been greased up

metal brake pipes above fuel tank not tested

metal brake pipes covered front to back

n/s/r tyre tread getting low about 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread getting low about 3mm

slight juddering both front brake discs

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,313 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2010 106,313 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 94,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 87,191 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 82,145 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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M239 GCU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M239 GCU, 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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What year was M239 GCU registered?

M239 GCU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M239 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M239 GCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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