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M242 YMA

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,197 mi
Last recorded155,197 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 YMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2007 155,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 155,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 149,447 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 149,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 149,447 miles

all brake pipe ferrels rusting req attension wear on front discs main fuel lines rusting req attension oil leak front of enging

Fail 3 May 2006 149,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake pipe ferrels rusting req attension wear on front discs main fuel lines rusting req attension oil leak front of enging

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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M242 YMA is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 M242 YMA, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M242 YMA registered?

M242 YMA is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M242 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 YMA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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