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M491 YEH

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,896 mi
Last recorded27,896 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 YEH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 27,896 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 27 May 2025 27,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 27,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 27,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 27,275 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 May 2021 27,026 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 26,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 26,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 26,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 26,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,573 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 23,475 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,768 miles

surface corrosion front suspension rear suspension

surface corrosion osf flexi brake pipe unions

surface corrosion outer front brake discs

Fail 28 May 2013 18,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion front suspension rear suspension

surface corrosion osf flexi brake pipe unions

surface corrosion outer front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,751 miles

slight movement in upper steering column

Fail 15 Feb 2006 18,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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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M491 YEH is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M491 YEH, 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 M491 YEH registered?

M491 YEH is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M491 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 YEH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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