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M550 TMM

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,492 mi
Last recorded140,492 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 TMM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 140,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 140,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,506 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2013 128,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 116,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,211 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 101,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 96,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,180 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 89,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 85,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 81,854 miles

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 TMM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M550 TMM, 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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What year was M550 TMM registered?

M550 TMM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M550 TMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M550 TMM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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