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M578 HPC

1995 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,147 mi
Last recorded141,147 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 141,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

General corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 139,680 miles

corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

ex front section corroded

suspension becoming weak in damping action

underside / steering/ suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 139,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a/r/b link arm ball joint gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn / deep cut to cords in bald section 175 / 70 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

ex front section corroded

offside front brake disc corroded on inner braking surface

suspension becoming weak in damping action

underside / steering/ suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2015 138,382 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 138,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 136,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o.s. rear lamp damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2014 136,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o.s. rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2013 134,437 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 134,437 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 131,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

number plate light was off but came on when shuuting tailgate

Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,826 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 128,826 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r shocker starting to weap

Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,571 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 126,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 122,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 119,231 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 119,230 miles

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

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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M578 HPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M578 HPC, 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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M578 HPC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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