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M401 SKW

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,439 mi
Last recorded183,439 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 SKW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 183,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

NAIL IN O/S FRONT TYRE

O/S FRONT FLASHER LAMP LENS DAMAGED

WEAR IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 28 Apr 2010 174,044 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

O/S FRONT FLASHER LENS DAMAGED

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 26 Apr 2010 174,041 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

O/S FRONT FLASHER LENS DAMAGED

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Jun 2009 171,261 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 171,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 168,003 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 168,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 162,279 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 162,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 152,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 139,458 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 139,458 miles

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

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

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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M401 SKW 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M401 SKW, 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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M401 SKW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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