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M370 DFL

1995 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,007 mi
Last recorded155,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM370 DFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 155,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 138,654 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 136,521 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 136,511 miles

Emissions not tested misfire at high revs. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 133,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 132,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cm within jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 126,899 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 123,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 120,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 116,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 113,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 108,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 103,013 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 103,013 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 97,617 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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M370 DFL is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M370 DFL, 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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M370 DFL is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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