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M42 GFJ

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,784 mi
Last recorded190,784 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 190,784 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 190,784 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2014 185,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 8 May 2013 178,732 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 178,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 174,463 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 174,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 167,288 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 160,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 154,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 146,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 134,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 120,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M42 GFJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M42 GFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M42 GFJ registered?

M42 GFJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M42 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M42 GFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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