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M740 TWT

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,836 mi
Last recorded164,836 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 TWT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 164,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 153,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 153,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 142,392 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 142,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 137,479 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 137,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 129,487 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 129,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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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M740 TWT is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M740 TWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M740 TWT registered?

M740 TWT is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M740 TWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 TWT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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