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M389 RBW

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

210,117 mi
Last recorded210,117 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 RBW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 210,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 191,570 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 191,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 178,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 162,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 142,881 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 139,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 125,786 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,558 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 66,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,828 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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M389 RBW is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M389 RBW, 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 M389 RBW registered?

M389 RBW is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M389 RBW safe to buy?

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