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M290 MPB

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,952 mi
Last recorded105,952 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2005
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 MPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2005 105,952 miles

oil leak

rad in poor condion exaust noisey due cam belt

Fail 4 Aug 2005 105,852 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

car has no coolant in it due to leaking water pump rad falling too bit over due cam belt

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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M290 MPB is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M290 MPB, 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 M290 MPB registered?

M290 MPB is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M290 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M290 MPB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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