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M487 GPF

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 94,788 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 94,788 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes & rear brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

nearside mirror cracked

wipers poor performance

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 85,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs showing wear

front to rear brake pipes corrding

Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,536 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 79,536 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise two new tyres on front and tracking check

dampness noted at both steering rack boots

handbrake travel getting high

high imbalance on front brakes

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front tyre just on 1.6mm but worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2005 73,931 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 73,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M487 GPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M487 GPF, 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.

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What year was M487 GPF registered?

M487 GPF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M487 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M487 GPF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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