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M579 BBX

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 BBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,418 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,441 miles

fuell filler pipe has surface rust

Fail 12 Jan 2015 144,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuell filler pipe has surface rust

Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,941 miles

surface rust forming on rear axle components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,533 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 95,533 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,552 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,714 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise handbrake high on travel

advise offside front wiper slight smearing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise handbrake high on travel

advise offside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 78,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,484 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 71,797 miles

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

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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M579 BBX is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M579 BBX, 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 M579 BBX registered?

M579 BBX is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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