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M568 TYC

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,370 mi
Last recorded145,370 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM568 TYC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 145,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 139,985 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes splitting

slight roughness on the offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2012 139,985 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both front suspension arm bushes splitting

slight roughness on the offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2011 133,158 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged slightly

play in rear anti-roll bar

rear exhaust box has slight contact with rear heatshield

Pass 28 Apr 2010 124,567 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2009 120,477 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate slightly damaged but can still be read from 20 meters away

tinted windows fitted

Fail 20 May 2009 120,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate slightly damaged but can still be read from 20 meters away

tinted windows fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 115,591 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 106,423 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 100,089 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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M568 TYC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M568 TYC, 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 M568 TYC registered?

M568 TYC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 November 1994.

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