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M288 HPG

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,897 mi
Last recorded61,897 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 HPG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,897 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear light cluster damaged but all lamps still the correct colour and visible from distance

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged; not reaching cords.

Offside rear tyre (175/70H14/2,3,3) tread depth low and tyre deteriorated.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear light cluster damaged but all lamps still the correct colour and visible from distance

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged; not reaching cords.

Offside rear tyre (175/70H14/2,3,3) tread depth low and tyre deteriorated.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,303 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front indicator missing cover

Fail 21 Dec 2010 56,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front indicator missing cover

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,288 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,288 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,478 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 37,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,249 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,476 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,144 miles

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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M288 HPG is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M288 HPG, 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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M288 HPG is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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