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M690 TCF

1995 Toyota Carina

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,831 mi
Last recorded135,831 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM690 TCF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 135,831 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 135,340 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 135,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 134,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2017 134,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 129,198 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 129,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 126,968 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 124,312 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 124,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 120,016 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 120,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 115,851 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 112,432 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Jan 2009 112,249 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Jan 2008 108,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 104,860 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 104,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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 TCF is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 TCF, 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 M690 TCF registered?

M690 TCF is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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