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M648 PRJ

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,951 mi
Last recorded63,951 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM648 PRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,951 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door trim damaged

o/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door trim damaged

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,655 miles

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

light rust front brake discs

small chip windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,655 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

light rust front brake discs

small chip windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,968 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 59,968 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,805 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 57,805 miles

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

radiator leaking /poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,863 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,763 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,336 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 49,336 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)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M648 PRJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M648 PRJ, 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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M648 PRJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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