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M549 UHL

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,506 mi
Last recorded50,506 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 UHL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 50,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded after the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded after the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 50,496 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded after the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded after the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 50,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 49,927 miles

Osr and nsr brake pipes from flexi pipes corroding.

Wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,461 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 49,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,137 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

areas of exhaust system corroded

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter area

nearside rear tyre has outer shoulder wear,and 2mm tread depth in areas

offside front and nearside rear road wheels slightly stiff to rotate by hand

offside of rear body bumper has some damage,though not any sharp protrusions

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge areas

offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

some rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

areas of exhaust system corroded

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter area

nearside rear tyre has outer shoulder wear,and 2mm tread depth in areas

offside front and nearside rear road wheels slightly stiff to rotate by hand

offside of rear body bumper has some damage,though not any sharp protrusions

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge areas

offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

some rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension components corroded,but not to excess

exhaust system deteriorating in areas

nearside rear tyre worn both shoulders and cracking

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder,worn inner and cracking in areas

Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,359 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension components corroded,but not to excess

exhaust system deteriorating in areas

nearside rear tyre worn both shoulders and cracking

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder,worn inner and cracking in areas

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,934 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside front and nearside rear brakes have slight binde

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear tyres wearing out tread on outer shoulders

nearside rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,823 miles

both rear tyres worn outer shoulders and light cracking in places

cooling system radiator deteriorated,though does not appear to be leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,100 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder but not within threequaters across at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2008 45,100 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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M549 UHL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M549 UHL, 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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M549 UHL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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