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M550 LPE

1995 Toyota Carina

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,699 mi
Last recorded143,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 LPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,699 miles

windscreen chip

wiper arm n/s worn

Fail 12 Jun 2014 143,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen chip

wiper arm n/s worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 142,898 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear o/s brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 142,266 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 142,266 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 139,586 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 137,022 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 133,646 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 May 2008 131,437 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 130,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 128,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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M550 LPE is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M550 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M550 LPE registered?

M550 LPE is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M550 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M550 LPE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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