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M741 LYK

1994 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,778 mi
Last recorded142,778 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 LYK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 142,778 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 142,761 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs 60% worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 139,861 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 139,822 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 136,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 136,189 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 131,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 127,428 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 120,981 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 120,981 miles

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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M741 LYK is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc 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 M741 LYK, 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 M741 LYK registered?

M741 LYK is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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