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M457 ALD

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,160 mi
Last recorded131,160 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 ALD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear seats folded, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe, rear axle, suspension, fuel pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 131,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats folded, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe, rear axle, suspension, fuel pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 127,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,852 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w.bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w.bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all body corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 127,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w.bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w.bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all body corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 127,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 127,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 124,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 121,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,737 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil around engine area

osf tyre inner edge bald/nsf tyre edges worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,721 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 109,022 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre nailed

nearside reversing light inop

Pass 27 Sep 2011 102,782 miles

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

flutuation on front brakes

front screen chipped

Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,051 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front screen chipped

Fail 16 Sep 2010 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front screen chipped

offside front tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished.

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 69,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished.

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,609 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 88,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,153 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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M457 ALD is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M457 ALD, 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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M457 ALD is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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