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M485 XLV

1995 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,138 mi
Last recorded106,138 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 XLV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 106,138 miles

front wishbone bushes getting perished

fuel filler and breather pipes getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

rear subframe and subframe mounting points getting corroded

small holes both c.v boots

Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,799 miles

both c.v boots showing signs of weeping

fuel filler pipe getting corroded

nearside front tyre right on legal limit

rear subframe getting corroded

some play rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,585 miles

both front flexes getting perished

centre section of exhaust blowing slightly

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck getting corroded

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some corrosion rear subframe

Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,165 miles

both rear shocker tops getting corroded

both top strut mounts getting perished

engine oil leak

front inner chassis rails getting corroded

front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

nearside front tyre outer wall getting perished

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some deformity nearside rear tyre casing

Fail 3 Mar 2006 84,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front inner chassis rails getting corroded near front subframe mounting points

both front top strut mounts getting perished

both rear shocker tops getting corroded

brake fluid getting discoloured

engine oil leak

front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

nearside front tyre outer wall getting perished

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some deformity nearside rear tyre casing

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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M485 XLV is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 M485 XLV, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M485 XLV registered?

M485 XLV is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M485 XLV safe to buy?

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