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M261 TWU

1994 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

236,934 mi
Last recorded236,934 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 TWU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 236,934 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak at front of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2015 236,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak at front of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2014 229,812 miles

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

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

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 10 Dec 2013 221,141 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 221,141 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 212,204 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 204,817 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 204,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 197,608 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2009 187,424 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 187,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 176,474 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 176,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 166,060 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 165,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 155,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 155,477 miles

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

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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M261 TWU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M261 TWU, 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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M261 TWU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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