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M278 EGK

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,914 mi
Last recorded117,914 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 EGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 117,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 116,169 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 116,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 114,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 112,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 107,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 103,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 98,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 91,292 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 89,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 86,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 83,509 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 75,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 72,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 70,481 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 69,421 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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M278 EGK is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 M278 EGK, 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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What year was M278 EGK registered?

M278 EGK is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M278 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 EGK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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