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M551 KPC

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

144,534 mi
Last recorded144,534 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 KPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 144,534 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 carbon monoxide content at 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Has sharp edge cause by damage near arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 141,105 miles

Advise emissions fluctuating

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 141,105 miles

Advise emissions fluctuating

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,455 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 137,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 133,259 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 133,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel trim (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 129,111 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 129,023 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 125,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 125,226 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,978 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,744 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 114,702 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 107,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,128 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,573 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 91,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,151 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 76,995 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 74,090 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

slight fluctuation from offside rear brake

spare tyre defective

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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M551 KPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 M551 KPC, 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.

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M551 KPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M551 KPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M551 KPC shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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