MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
please note , while the emissions have passed , there is an engine misfire at idle ,overheating problems and a suspected head gasket problem
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
please note , while the emissions have passed , there is an engine misfire at idle ,overheating problems and a suspected head gasket problem
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
previously issued advisories apply
previously issued advisories apply
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/f tyre 3mm wear left.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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M426 SKW is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 M426 SKW registered?
M426 SKW is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1994.
Is M426 SKW safe to buy?
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