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M398 HPC

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,577 mi
Last recorded131,577 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,577 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 120,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 120,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,336 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 112,331 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 101,646 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 92,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 83,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,505 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 58,968 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M398 HPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M398 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M398 HPC registered?

M398 HPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 December 1994.

Is M398 HPC safe to buy?

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