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M439 DRK

1999 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

198,994 mi
Last recorded198,994 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Toyota Carina146,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 DRK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 198,994 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 198,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 198,157 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 198,157 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 197,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 197,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 195,349 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 195,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 190,754 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 190,754 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 180,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 180,994 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 173,901 miles

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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M439 DRK is a 1999 Toyota Carina in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 146,456 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 M439 DRK, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M439 DRK registered?

M439 DRK is a 1999 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is M439 DRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M439 DRK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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