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M297 LAX

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,962 mi
Last recorded117,962 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 LAX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,962 miles

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,958 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 112,345 miles

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

both rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2009 104,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 98,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 98,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,481 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 92,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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M297 LAX is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M297 LAX, 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 M297 LAX registered?

M297 LAX is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M297 LAX safe to buy?

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