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M689 PHN

1994 Toyota Carina E

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,180 mi
Last recorded165,180 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 PHN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 165,180 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 165,165 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 158,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 154,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 154,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 151,945 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 151,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake flexys very perished

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 146,473 miles

front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 8 Nov 2006 146,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2005 140,087 miles

front brake flexi hoses perishing

radiator in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2005 140,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroding

radiator in poor condition

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M689 PHN is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M689 PHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M689 PHN registered?

M689 PHN is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M689 PHN safe to buy?

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