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M749 VAK

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,545 mi
Last recorded139,545 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 VAK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,790 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 132,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 128,471 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 128,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 125,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 122,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 116,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,832 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 106,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 103,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 87,356 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 71,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 71,434 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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M749 VAK is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M749 VAK, 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 M749 VAK registered?

M749 VAK is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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