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M640 ELA

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

243,006 mi
Last recorded243,006 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 ELA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 243,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 235,027 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 225,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 214,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 205,003 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 193,803 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 183,358 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 175,743 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 175,646 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 157,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M640 ELA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M640 ELA, 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 M640 ELA registered?

M640 ELA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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