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M487 HPC

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,345 mi
Last recorded125,345 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,345 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,631 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 114,629 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroeded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,717 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 105,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler neck corroded and damp

Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,492 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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M487 HPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M487 HPC, 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 M487 HPC registered?

M487 HPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M487 HPC safe to buy?

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