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M358 LJU

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,845 mi
Last recorded146,845 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 LJU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 146,845 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 146,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,297 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 141,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 131,665 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 131,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 123,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 116,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 116,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 110,103 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 110,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 102,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 96,170 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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M358 LJU is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M358 LJU, 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 M358 LJU registered?

M358 LJU is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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