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M56 XCM

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,053 mi
Last recorded174,053 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 XCM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 174,053 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 174,053 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 166,365 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 166,365 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 158,460 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 158,459 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt twisted

Fail 19 Nov 2007 147,855 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 147,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 132,532 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M56 XCM is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M56 XCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M56 XCM registered?

M56 XCM is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1994.

Is M56 XCM safe to buy?

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