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M393 YAH

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,514 mi
Last recorded215,514 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM393 YAH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 215,514 miles

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Slight damage to front number plate. 3. Rear chassis members starting to corrode.

4. Rear suspension cross members starting to corrode. 5. Front steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

6. Offside hand brake efficiency has just met requirements.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 206,951 miles

1. Offside front wheel arch starting to corrode, repaired with tap, acceptable at time of test.

2. Slight scratch damage to front windscreen.

3. Nearside and offside doors starting to corrode, no sharp edges at time of test.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 197,283 miles

1. Slight scratch damage to front windscreen. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 197,243 miles

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)

1. Slight scratch damage to front windscreen. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 188,268 miles

As per failure.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 188,211 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tyre at legal limits

oil low on dipstick

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2013 180,275 miles

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Nearside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. Both front tyres near legal limits.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 171,307 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits. 3. Both wiper arms becoming insecure. 4. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 161,444 miles

1. Front windscreen damaged. 2.. Front brake discs pitted. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 153,912 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 145,887 miles

1. front tyres wearing low. 2. o/s wiper blade starting to seperate.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 139,962 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 133,480 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 133,030 miles

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

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)

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

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

N/S AND O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 5 Jul 2006 125,498 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing † †n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipes becoming corroded

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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M393 YAH is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M393 YAH, 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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M393 YAH is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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