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M273 SWJ

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,956 mi
Last recorded41,956 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 SWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 41,956 miles

Central Exhaust flange corroding

Engine oil sump corroding

Steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2025 41,956 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust flange corroding

Engine oil sump corroding

Steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2024 41,936 miles

Central Exhaust flange corroding

Several steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

oil sump corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,803 miles

Central Exhaust flange corroding

Oil sump corroding

Several steering and suspension components corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2023 41,801 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust flange corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil sump corroding

Several steering and suspension components corroding

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Gone hard (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Gone hard (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hoses and to nearside flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,407 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 41,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,304 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 40,304 miles

Brake performance not tested brake test not carried out due to fractured brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,847 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To front flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,183 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 31,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,081 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front headlamp top mount damagd

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,432 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 28,088 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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M273 SWJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M273 SWJ, 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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What year was M273 SWJ registered?

M273 SWJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is M273 SWJ safe to buy?

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