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M395 YVG

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,700 mi
Last recorded199,700 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 YVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 199,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front link worn

Offside Rear tyre part worn

both front wings corroded

both o/s/f and n/s/r brake binding

some surface corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

Fail 14 Feb 2023 199,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front link worn

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 192,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 189,167 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 189,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 183,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 183,902 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive water in the exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 178,388 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge.

oil leak.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 178,336 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge.

oil leak.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 172,708 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 172,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 165,898 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 165,787 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 157,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 157,930 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 151,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 144,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 137,014 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 129,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 122,549 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 114,449 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 97,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 8,784 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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M395 YVG is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 M395 YVG, 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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M395 YVG is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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