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M489 NBL

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 NBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 113,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 113,058 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 128,850 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s headlamp bracket damaged but headlamp secure

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2010 126,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 124,730 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 122,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 120,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 118,362 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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M489 NBL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M489 NBL, 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 M489 NBL registered?

M489 NBL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M489 NBL safe to buy?

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