MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration treatment added (7.3.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - ( d / u bush worn ) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush- ( upper only slight ) (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer both worn - ( washers direction adjusted slight - washer pump weak )
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ( all limit / worn / cracked - outer / inner wall condition only ) (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which does not adversely affects braking or steering - ( rear axle and all steering brakes and suspension parts and components - corroded ) (6.1.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration treatment added (7.3.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - ( d / u bush worn ) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush- ( upper only slight ) (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer both worn - ( washers direction adjusted slight - washer pump weak )
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ( all limit / worn / cracked - outer / inner wall condition only ) (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which does not adversely affects braking or steering - ( rear axle and all steering brakes and suspension parts and components - corroded ) (6.1.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Bumper insecure ()
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Bumper insecure ()
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured discloured (1.4.A.2f)
underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured discloured (1.4.A.2f)
underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front & offside front tyres have cuts on outer walls
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front & offside front tyres have cuts on outer walls
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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M38 TCW is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 M38 TCW, 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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M38 TCW is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 January 1995.
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