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M268 BPW

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,541 mi
Last recorded142,541 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 BPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 142,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fuel flap fell off

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

OSF inner door release handle has screw sticking out

OSR light repaired with tape

OSR tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Slight play NSF hub/steering

Fail 1 Sep 2011 142,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fuel flap fell off

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

OSF inner door release handle has screw sticking out

OSR light repaired with tape

OSR tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Slight play NSF hub/steering

Pass 4 Aug 2010 132,392 miles

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

NSF head light not working at start of test but did on way out

OSR light taped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight play NSF steering / hub

Fail 4 Aug 2010 132,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Slight play NSF steering / hub

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

NSF head light not working at start of test but did on way out

OSR light taped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 128,862 miles

offside rear lamp lens cracked

power steering resevoir cap missing

Fail 13 Aug 2009 128,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear lamp lens cracked

power steering resevoir cap missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 125,404 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 125,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 122,621 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear lamp temporary repaired

Pass 4 Aug 2006 119,304 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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M268 BPW is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M268 BPW, 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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M268 BPW is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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