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M578 MUU

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

184,320 mi
Last recorded184,320 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 MUU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 184,320 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 184,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 181,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 181,697 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 178,430 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 178,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 175,798 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 175,798 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 171,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 171,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 166,003 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 165,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 159,953 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 150,157 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 150,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 MUU is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MUU, 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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What year was M578 MUU registered?

M578 MUU is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M578 MUU safe to buy?

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