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M589 DLM

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,878 mi
Last recorded162,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 DLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 162,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 154,219 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 154,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 146,658 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 139,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,896 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 125,054 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 125,009 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 119,747 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 113,730 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 107,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 98,956 miles

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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M589 DLM is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M589 DLM, 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 M589 DLM registered?

M589 DLM is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 July 1995.

Is M589 DLM safe to buy?

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