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M472 BLH

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 BLH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 144,690 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 144,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 141,052 miles

corrosion underbody

cv boots perishing

engine light on

exh blow from down pipe

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear flexis perishing

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2015 141,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion underbody

cv boots perishing

engine light on

exh blow from down pipe

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear flexis perishing

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,019 miles

eml light on

rear no.plate deteriating

Fail 6 Jan 2014 139,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

eml light on

rear no.plate deteriating

Pass 8 Jan 2013 136,854 miles

condensation in ns headlamp

eml light on

nsr tyre inner wall perished asnd cracked

unable to open boot

Fail 4 Jan 2013 136,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

condensation in ns headlamp

eml light on

nsr tyre inner wall perished asnd cracked

unable to open boot

Pass 6 Jan 2012 134,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 131,966 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 131,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 127,445 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 122,203 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 115,834 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 115,834 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 111,892 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 11,892 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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M472 BLH 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 61.1%.

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 M472 BLH, 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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M472 BLH is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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