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M331 DGA

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,211 mi
Last recorded84,211 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM331 DGA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 84,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 84,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 83,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 83,422 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting sill corroded HOLED (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion front to rear on underside including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,540 miles

Front front axle corroded including suspension components due to age of vehicle but not affecting structure security

Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,179 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 79,174 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014
Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,968 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 57,928 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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M331 DGA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M331 DGA, 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.

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M331 DGA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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