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M547 BAM

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,215 mi
Last recorded84,215 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 BAM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 84,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,864 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch and brake fluid appears dirty

exhuast manafold heat shield loose

near/side/front out door handle sticks

near/side/rear indicator starting to fade

near/side/rear tyre has 2 mm tread left and in poor condition

off/side/font wiper blade split

rear wiper split

slight play off/side front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 4 Jun 2008 78,864 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch and brake fluid appears dirty

exhuast manafold heat shield loose

near/side/front out door handle sticks

near/side/rear indicator starting to fade

near/side/rear tyre has 2 mm tread left and in poor condition

off/side/font wiper blade split

rear wiper split

slight play off/side front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 11 Jun 2007 76,489 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 76,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,087 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 73,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M547 BAM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M547 BAM, 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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M547 BAM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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