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M503 SSC

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,960 mi
Last recorded100,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 SSC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sill/floor lips corroded and damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

fuel filler/breather pipes corroded

n/s mirror damaged

power steering rack damp

radiator fins corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres perished

slight play in n/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 19 Jul 2011 100,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres perished

radiator fins corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sill/floor lips corroded and damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

fuel filler/breather pipes corroded

n/s mirror damaged

power steering rack damp

slight play in n/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 17 Jul 2010 88,184 miles

fuel filler neck corroded.

noise from n/s/r brake when spinning wheel.

o/s/f sill lip damaged at front.

radiator badly deteriorated.

some corrosion in front subframe and all suspension components.

tops of coil springs corroded.

windscreen slightly marked by wipers.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 88,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel filler neck corroded.

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit.

noise from n/s/r brake when spinning wheel.

o/s/f sill lip damaged at front.

radiator badly deteriorated.

some corrosion in front subframe and all suspension components.

tops of coil springs corroded.

windscreen slightly marked by wipers.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

radiator fins corroded

rear underside and sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2008 74,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear inner sills corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil sump corroded

fuel filler/breather pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

steering rack damp at pinion

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,059 miles

battery insecure. †steering rack slightly damp at o/s. †rear suspension rear tiebars corroded. †handbrake quite high.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel approaching limit

n/s/f and rear tyres perished

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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M503 SSC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 111,715 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 M503 SSC, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M503 SSC registered?

M503 SSC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is M503 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M503 SSC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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