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M378 UKN

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,400 mi
Last recorded171,400 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 UKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 171,400 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 171,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 162,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 165,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 155,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 148,327 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 148,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 139,785 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake pipe started to corrode.

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge and started to crack outer wall.

rear seat belt centre stalk plastic cover missing not impairing function.

windscreen marked in centre area not effecting vision from drivers seat.

Fail 15 Nov 2008 139,785 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake pipe started to corrode.

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge and started to crack outer wall.

rear seat belt centre stalk plastic cover missing not impairing function.

windscreen marked in centre area not effecting vision from drivers seat.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 133,931 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 133,931 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 124,281 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 124,281 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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M378 UKN is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M378 UKN, 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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M378 UKN is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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