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M690 DHS

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,417 mi
Last recorded161,417 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM690 DHS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2008 161,417 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SMALL HOLE IN R/H HEADLAMP GLASS.

VARIOUS MARKS AND DAMAGE ON BODY.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 159,714 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 159,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 157,791 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 151,510 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 151,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M690 DHS is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 M690 DHS, 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 M690 DHS registered?

M690 DHS is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 October 1994.

Is M690 DHS safe to buy?

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