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M426 DGA

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,098 mi
Last recorded100,098 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 DGA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 100,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 96,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished 175/70/14T

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,713 miles

both rear tyres perished 175/70/14T

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,377 miles

Front exhaust mount deteriorated but supporting system

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated but clearing

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,370 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust mount deteriorated but supporting system

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated but clearing

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,877 miles

'Runout' offside front brake disc (see Axle 1 brake performance graph/report)

Carbon monoxide levels borderline

Rear indicator/hazard bulbs losing their 'yellowness'

Fail 6 Apr 2010 87,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

'Runout' offside front brake disc (see Axle 1 brake performance graph/report)

Carbon monoxide levels borderline

Rear indicator/hazard bulbs losing their 'yellowness'

Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,583 miles

'Runout' both rear brake drums. Will lead to judder if not attended to. (see Axle 2 brake performance graph/report)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,583 miles

'Runout' both rear brake drums. Will lead to judder if not attended to. (see Axle 2 brake performance graph/report)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 72,887 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,910 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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M426 DGA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M426 DGA, 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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M426 DGA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 October 1994.

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