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M708 JPA

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 JPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

number plates deteriorated

slight corrosion steering suspension underbody

Pass 30 Aug 2014 86,110 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

radiator in very poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both tail lights damaged and repaired with tape

brake fluid level low

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

underbody, suspension, sills etc heavily corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,110 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both tail lights damaged and repaired with tape

brake fluid level low

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

radiator in very poor condition

underbody, suspension, sills etc heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,207 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

underbody corroded . corrosion to all suspension steeing components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front no plate starting to delaminate

underbody corroded . corrosion to all suspension steeing components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,253 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tail light lens damaged and repaired with tape

radiator in poor condition

underbody, suspention etc corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tail light lens damaged and repaired with tape

radiator in poor condition

underbody, suspention etc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,756 miles

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

number plates in a poor condition

rear lamp lenses damaged and repaired

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear lamps repaired / in a poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all shock absorbers have a slightly reduced dampening effect

body of nearside headlamp badly damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2008 72,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all shock absorbers have a slightly reduced dampening effect

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,500 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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M708 JPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M708 JPA, 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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M708 JPA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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