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M257 SRJ

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,133 mi
Last recorded122,133 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 SRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 122,133 miles

Both front tyres, inner edges worn low

Engine check light on dash

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 116,343 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 109,483 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 109,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 100,483 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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M257 SRJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M257 SRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M257 SRJ?

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What year was M257 SRJ registered?

M257 SRJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 July 1995.

Is M257 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M257 SRJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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