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M452 HWO

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 HWO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 125,930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 125,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,405 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,204 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER WORN. OFF SIDE REAR TYREWORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 90,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER WORN. OFF SIDE REAR TYREWORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,239 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 81,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,310 miles

rear exhaust slight blow. battery not clamped. rear bra\ke pip[es corroded..

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

front tyres differant size to rear tyres

rear number plate deteriorating

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

front tyres are differant size to rear tyres

rear number plate deteriorating

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,643 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 170,890 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cooling radiator core rottern

rear brake application and release unevan 22%

rear brakes squealing

Pass 12 Sep 2005 159,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 159,589 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M452 HWO is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M452 HWO, 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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M452 HWO is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 October 1994.

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