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M352 BRL

1994 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,675 mi
Last recorded143,675 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM352 BRL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 143,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 140,834 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 140,261 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 2 Nov 2011 139,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 139,220 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 136,467 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2010 136,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 131,775 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 131,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 127,170 miles

radiator corroded and oil from oil cooler leaking into the front of radiator

Pass 15 Nov 2007 122,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 113,820 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 113,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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M352 BRL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M352 BRL, 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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M352 BRL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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