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M503 VMP

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

148,067 mi
Last recorded148,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 VMP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2010 148,067 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 143,837 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 143,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 133,375 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 133,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 127,057 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 127,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 118,692 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 118,692 miles

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 VMP is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMP, 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 M503 VMP registered?

M503 VMP is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M503 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M503 VMP shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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