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M598 WTU

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,282 mi
Last recorded237,282 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 WTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 237,282 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 237,028 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 228,216 miles

front flexible brake hoses perishing

front wishbone rear bushes separating

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2008 219,037 miles

advise:body damage offside front wing

advise:front brake pads wearing low

advise:nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding

advise:slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 219,037 miles

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

advise:body damage offside front wing

advise:front brake pads wearing low

advise:nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding

advise:slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 212,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 202,643 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 202,305 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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 190,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M598 WTU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M598 WTU, 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 M598 WTU registered?

M598 WTU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is M598 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M598 WTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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