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M453 YRN

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,940 mi
Last recorded141,940 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 YRN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 141,940 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 138,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension corroded and chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,948 miles

Front Axle has heavy surface rust.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Bulk head to valve,nsf & osf to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Chassis sections rusting.

Rear Axle has heavy surface rust.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 136,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nsf 175/70/14 osf 195/65/14 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Front Axle has heavy surface rust.

Front Brake discs heavily rusted.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Bulk head to valve,nsf & osf to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Chassis sections rusting.

Rear Axle has heavy surface rust.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 136,518 miles

Front Brake discs heavily rusting.

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just on 25% limit. (3.7.B.6b)

underbody surface rust.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 136,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake discs heavily rusting.

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just on 25% limit. (3.7.B.6b)

underbody surface rust.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 132,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear axle slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on offide rear wheel arch

Slight corrosion on offside front door

Slight corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Fail 1 Sep 2014 128,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear axle slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on offide rear wheel arch

Slight corrosion on offside front door

Slight corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,526 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 118,819 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 118,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 114,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 109,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 103,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 97,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 84,076 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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M453 YRN is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M453 YRN, 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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M453 YRN is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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