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M521 VCH

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,372 mi
Last recorded130,372 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 VCH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 130,372 miles

Emission close to limit

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

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

Temp repair to exhaust

Fail 1 Sep 2023 130,372 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Emission close to limit

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

Temp repair to exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,695 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

slight misting of oil on steering rack gators both

Fail 25 Aug 2022 118,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

slight misting of oil on steering rack gators both

Pass 9 Aug 2021 113,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 112,570 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,005 miles

Front Tyre treads on 2mm close to the limit

Nearside Steering rack damp

Pass 30 Aug 2014 106,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,785 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,465 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 98,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,379 miles

Rust/corrosion to brake pipes at rear

Small chip noted in screen

Steering rack damp n/s

Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,245 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 VCH is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M521 VCH, 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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M521 VCH is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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