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M471 BUF

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,793 mi
Last recorded106,793 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 106,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 103,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 100,973 miles

Nearside Front front wiper blade slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front front wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 96,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,427 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,275 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,473 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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M471 BUF is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M471 BUF, 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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What year was M471 BUF registered?

M471 BUF is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M471 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M471 BUF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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