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M516 DDX

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,184 mi
Last recorded120,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 DDX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,184 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 115,151 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,795 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,617 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 107,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,714 miles

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

rear number plate stating to deteriorate

Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,675 miles

Off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,489 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,286 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,354 miles

front tyres on/near limit

Fail 23 Nov 2010 86,354 miles

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

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,383 miles

front tyres getting down

Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,831 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 67,313 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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M516 DDX is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M516 DDX, 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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M516 DDX is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M516 DDX safe to buy?

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