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M505 HPG

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 HPG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2023 121,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,807 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,641 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

rear under body slightly corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 120,386 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,818 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 119,818 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,381 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 119,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,716 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 118,715 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner seal (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,862 miles

oil leak from under

Fail 23 Sep 2015 117,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

oil leak from under

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 117,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,950 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 114,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 113,529 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,743 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 110,742 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 104,312 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 102,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 99,682 miles

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

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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M505 HPG is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M505 HPG, 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 M505 HPG registered?

M505 HPG is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M505 HPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M505 HPG shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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