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M638 MUW

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 MUW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 75,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 74,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 73,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 73,417 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 73,393 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack, both ends, (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 72,835 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 26 May 2016 72,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak.

Pass 20 May 2015 72,216 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks to inner sidewalls.

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 71,716 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 14 May 2013 71,072 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 701,084 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 70,084 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2011 67,683 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 66,161 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre cut on outside

o/s/r wheel to tight

Pass 28 May 2010 66,161 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre cut on outside

o/s/r wheel to tight

Pass 27 May 2009 62,458 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 59,932 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 59,932 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 52,364 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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M638 MUW is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M638 MUW, 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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M638 MUW is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M638 MUW safe to buy?

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