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M241 GPF

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,793 mi
Last recorded145,793 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 145,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 145,793 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 140,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,732 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear shock absorbers very soft

Pass 29 Jan 2014 128,658 miles

n/s/r strut damp

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Jan 2014 128,658 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level between max and min

n/s/r strut damp

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Jan 2013 124,281 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jan 2013 124,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2012 118,052 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 118,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

n/s mirror glass insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,574 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 106,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,713 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 96,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 89,917 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 89,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 83,006 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 83,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 74,863 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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M241 GPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M241 GPF, 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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M241 GPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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