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M681 LYK

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM681 LYK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,000 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 98,000 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,230 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,901 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,018 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 94,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 93,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,828 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 87,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 87,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 84,794 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 84,794 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 82,604 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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M681 LYK is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M681 LYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M681 LYK registered?

M681 LYK is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M681 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M681 LYK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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