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M521 KPH

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,886 mi
Last recorded109,886 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 KPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,731 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,771 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,902 miles

Brake fluid low

Front number plate damaged

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Nail in O/S/R Tyre tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S/R Suspension drop link

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,902 miles

Brake fluid low

Front number plate damaged

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Nail in O/S/R Tyre tread

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S/R Suspension drop link

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 57,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2009

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009
Fail 2 Feb 2008 50,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 50,073 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 47,341 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 47,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,584 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 44,584 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M521 KPH is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M521 KPH, 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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M521 KPH is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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