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M588 MDP

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,315 mi
Last recorded192,315 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM588 MDP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 192,315 miles

NSF top mount has slight movement

Fail 13 Oct 2016 192,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF top mount has slight movement

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 184,601 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 184,600 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2014 168,025 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 168,025 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 159,256 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 138,397 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 138,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion forming underside

Pass 19 Aug 2009 123,629 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 117,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 111,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 111,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,321 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 101,321 miles

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)

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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M588 MDP is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M588 MDP, 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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M588 MDP is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 September 1994.

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