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M458 REF

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,655 mi
Last recorded174,655 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 REF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 174,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 148,783 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 124,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 110,787 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 110,648 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine Oil Low

Pass 13 Dec 2005 102,144 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 102,144 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M458 REF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M458 REF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M458 REF registered?

M458 REF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M458 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M458 REF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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