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M588 BAM

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,340 mi
Last recorded153,340 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM588 BAM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 153,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 153,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 143,911 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 143,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 134,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 134,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 120,822 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 120,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 111,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M588 BAM is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue 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 M588 BAM, 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 M588 BAM registered?

M588 BAM is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M588 BAM safe to buy?

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