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M508 SRC

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

61,544 mi
Last recorded61,544 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 SRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 60,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 60,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,170 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,313 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,965 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,897 miles

vehicle has been undersealed underside

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,591 miles

Offside Front corrosion to osf wheel arch

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,643 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,741 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,115 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,731 miles

o/s rear sill getting weak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,105 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

front wipers smear screen

Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,392 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,632 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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M508 SRC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 M508 SRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M508 SRC?

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What year was M508 SRC registered?

M508 SRC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M508 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M508 SRC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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