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M358 YLG

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

155,151 mi
Last recorded155,151 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 YLG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 155,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underside has corrosion.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 155,151 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Underside has corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 151,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Further inspection required only just met requirements (1.2.1 (c))

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2019 147,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear chassis and body corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2019 147,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened tie bar mounting to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear chassis and body corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2018 142,009 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 142,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,990 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 134,990 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,115 miles

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

o/s/f light taped up.

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge.

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,115 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/f light taped up.

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge.

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,479 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 118,479 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 109,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 104,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,276 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 100,272 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,472 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 97,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,046 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 84,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 76,310 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 YLG is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YLG, 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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M358 YLG is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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