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M686 GJU

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,448 mi
Last recorded167,448 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 GJU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 167,448 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 167,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,235 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 16,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 157,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 157,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 150,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 141,693 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2007 140,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 136,398 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 136,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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M686 GJU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M686 GJU, 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 M686 GJU registered?

M686 GJU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M686 GJU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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