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M283 OTF

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 OTF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,029 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp mounting damaged but not insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 140,565 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 140,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 130,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,148 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 123,893 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tracking off on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 120,279 miles

wipers split not smearing

Fail 8 Nov 2013 120,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers split not smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 103,255 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 98,356 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,361 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,019 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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M283 OTF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M283 OTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M283 OTF registered?

M283 OTF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 December 1994.

Is M283 OTF safe to buy?

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