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M255 BLM

1995 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,047 mi
Last recorded60,047 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 BLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 60,047 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall & worn to 3.0 mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & on 3.0 mm

Fail 13 May 2013 60,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall & worn to 3.0 mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & on 3.0 mm

Pass 8 May 2012 54,774 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 54,774 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 May 2011 50,683 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,111 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,111 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,858 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,982 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,982 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,557 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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M255 BLM is a 1995 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M255 BLM, 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 M255 BLM registered?

M255 BLM is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M255 BLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M255 BLM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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