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M398 LOP

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,329 mi
Last recorded218,329 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 LOP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 218,329 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 218,329 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F BODY UNDER SHEILD INSECURE

Pass 25 Mar 2009 213,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 213,982 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEVEL MIN.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.CORROSION-R SUBFRAME AREA-INNER SILLS-MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS ETC.PLAY-STEERING RACK-O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BALL JOINTS/BUSHES.TYRES-WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F+O/S/R+N/S/R-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 209,401 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 209,401 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 209,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.GENERAL CORROSION INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.O/S/R+N/S/R ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN.DAMAGE TYRE WALL-O/S/F+N/S/R.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 204,485 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 204,485 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL LEVEL MIN EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKING-GAS IN CAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED R ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 29 Mar 2006 194,795 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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M398 LOP is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M398 LOP, 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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M398 LOP is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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