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M508 VMP

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,303 mi
Last recorded45,303 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 VMP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 45,303 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

fluid leaking from rack gaiters

Pass 9 May 2016 42,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone trailing (2.4.F.3)

rear brake balance close to minimum effort

Fail 9 May 2016 42,802 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone trailing (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 40,802 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 38,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 34,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,176 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 32,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

wheel alignment

Pass 12 May 2010 29,548 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,999 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 May 2007 23,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 22,294 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 VMP is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M508 VMP registered?

M508 VMP is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M508 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M508 VMP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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