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M418 SKW

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,884 mi
Last recorded151,884 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 SKW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 151,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 143,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 134,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s front tyres starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 125,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 119,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 110,538 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2009 110,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2008 103,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,715 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 96,541 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,716 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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M418 SKW is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M418 SKW, 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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What year was M418 SKW registered?

M418 SKW is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M418 SKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M418 SKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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