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M271 ORO

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,046 mi
Last recorded121,046 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 ORO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn and perished, not excessive.

some noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 121,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn and perished, not excessive.

some noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,965 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,960 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

windscreen wassher jets clearing screen but partialy blocked.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 105,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 93,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 80,771 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on gearbox.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 80,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,985 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,229 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 64,229 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,534 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M271 ORO is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M271 ORO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M271 ORO is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 September 1994.

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