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M597 UMA

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,650 mi
Last recorded55,650 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 UMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light damage to n,s,front

n,s wing mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,598 miles

(centre section joint from cat) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,282 miles

High level brake light has some leds out but Over 50% lit.

Plastic caoting on metal brake lines unable to asses condition.

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

o/s front tyre has small bulge/lump!

Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light has some leds out but Over 50% lit.

Plastic caoting on metal brake lines unable to asses condition.

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

o/s front tyre has small bulge/lump!

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,750 miles

N/S/F wing has accident damage.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,878 miles

1/4 of centre brake light not working

Accident damage to boot lid 7 rear spoiler loose on nearside

Accident damage to nearside sill & both nearside doors

Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,878 miles

1/4 of centre brake light not working

Accident damage to boot lid 7 rear spoiler loose on nearside

Accident damage to nearside sill & both nearside doors

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,391 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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M597 UMA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M597 UMA, 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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M597 UMA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 October 1994.

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