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M653 LON

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,029 mi
Last recorded155,029 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 LON
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 155,029 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 155,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 148,565 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 148,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 138,129 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 138,129 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M653 LON is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M653 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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What year was M653 LON registered?

M653 LON is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 October 1994.

Is M653 LON safe to buy?

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