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M268 XBP

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,454 mi
Last recorded131,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 XBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 131,454 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 131,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 126,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 122,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advance movement in o/s/f wheel bearing needs attention asap

advance movement in parking brake lever needs attention soon

battery insecure

both front headlight aims on upper limits

both front lower arm inner bushes badly age cracking

both front outer cv gaitors age cracking

exhuast corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

heavy dampness around power steering rack no leak found at time of test

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on outer edge at time of test only needs attention asap

obstrution in windsreen under 40mm

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2008 122,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advance movement in o/s/f wheel bearing needs attention asap

advance movement in parking brake lever needs attention soon

battery insecure

both front headlight aims on upper limits

both front lower arm inner bushes badly age cracking

both front outer cv gaitors age cracking

exhuast corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

heavy dampness around power steering rack no leak found at time of test

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f valve stems slightly damaged

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on outer edge at time of test only needs attention asap

obstrution in windsreen under 40mm

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2007 111,993 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 111,993 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front coil springs corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

rear anti roll bar corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

slight exhaust blow from centre section

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2006 103,793 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 103,793 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 XBP is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M268 XBP, 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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M268 XBP is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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