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M669 GVL

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM669 GVL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,033 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 142,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 137,069 miles

Oil leak

corrosion of all rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f fog lamp inop

play in steering rack

play/movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 9 Dec 2014 137,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

corrosion of all rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f fog lamp inop

play in steering rack

play/movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,638 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 128,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2012 128,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2011 126,367 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion of exhaust system middle and rear slight exhaust blow

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 122,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 118,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant radiator in a poor condition

oil leaks

slight play in nearside rear tracking arm, outer bush

Pass 29 Aug 2008 114,538 miles

corrosion of rear metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Aug 2008 114,523 miles

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

corrosion of rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2007 108,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 102,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 94,491 miles

coroision of all metal brake pipes to rear brake compensator

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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M669 GVL is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M669 GVL, 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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What year was M669 GVL registered?

M669 GVL is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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