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M407 VMB

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,713 mi
Last recorded136,713 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM407 VMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 136,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011
Fail 19 Nov 2011 130,602 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 124,925 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,486 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 113,228 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 113,137 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 107,594 miles

Lubricant on n/s drive shaft residue

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 98,462 miles

emissions more than mormal

Pass 26 Nov 2005 88,038 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 87,871 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M407 VMB is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M407 VMB, 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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M407 VMB is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M407 VMB safe to buy?

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