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M396 HPC

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,791 mi
Last recorded87,791 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,282 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 80,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,433 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,071 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 74,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,528 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 72,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,159 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,359 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 62,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,313 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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M396 HPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M396 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M396 HPC registered?

M396 HPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1994.

Is M396 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M396 HPC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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