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M283 FTC

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,643 mi
Last recorded243,643 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 FTC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 243,643 miles

center exhaust slight leak

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 243,642 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 238,464 miles

all four tyres close to limit

oil leak

slight exhaust leak from front pipe

Fail 6 May 2016 238,464 miles

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

all four tyres close to limit

oil leak

slight exhaust leak from front pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2015 232,773 miles

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

center exhaust blowing

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 232,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

center exhaust blowing

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 227,343 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 227,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 216,560 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 206,837 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 206,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 6 May 2011 197,585 miles

oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 Apr 2011 197,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Apr 2010 187,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 187,748 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 176,301 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 176,301 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight exh blow at front,nail in osf,all flexes starting to crack.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 165,452 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 152,820 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 143,356 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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M283 FTC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M283 FTC, 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 M283 FTC registered?

M283 FTC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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