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M431 XVT

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,972 mi
Last recorded93,972 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 XVT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 93,944 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)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,420 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 89,420 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2007 84,040 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 84,037 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,802 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 79,802 miles

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

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

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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M431 XVT is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 M431 XVT, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M431 XVT registered?

M431 XVT is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M431 XVT safe to buy?

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