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M609 LON

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 LON
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 103,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

front tyres air pressure low slightly

offside front tyre slightly worn

oil leak

slight lift and play in nearside front ball joint

Fail 22 Apr 2009 103,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Inner Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

front tyres air pressure low slightly

fuel pipes and fuel filler neck corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn

oil leak

slight lift and play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,091 miles

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside rear tyres just on limit

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

unable to check brake pipes properley due to some sort of coverings

Pass 28 Mar 2006 93,039 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside reverse light inop

oil leak

rear chassis legs,backing sills,rear inner wings,sills and rear axle beam are corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2006 93,039 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside reverse light inop

rear chassis legs,backing sills,rear inner wings,sills, and rear axle beam are corroded

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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M609 LON is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M609 LON, 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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M609 LON is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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