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M502 VHG

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 VHG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,624 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 131,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,584 miles

all rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,503 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 119,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,288 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 108,484 miles

ADVISE REAR SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 Sep 2010 102,506 miles

N/S/R shocker slightly damp

Radiator deteriorating

Rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 8 Sep 2010 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front pads getting low 15% reamin

N/S/R shocker slightly damp

Radiator deteriorating

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust slight blow and very rusty

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

front pads low

n/s/f wheel brg slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,374 miles

front wiper blades starting to come apart

n/s/ftyre on legal limit o/s/ftyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Dec 2005 70,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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M502 VHG is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M502 VHG, 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 M502 VHG registered?

M502 VHG is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M502 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M502 VHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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