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M774 TAR

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,409 mi
Last recorded213,409 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 TAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 213,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 213,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 206,351 miles

Emissions test only just passed.

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre on the legal limit.

Rear brakes out of balance.

Slight bind from nearside rear brake.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 199,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 192,673 miles

Most metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 192,673 miles

Most metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 185,928 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle starting too corrode.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 178,979 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 178,979 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear(stepped on inner edge)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 173,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 173,333 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 167,134 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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M774 TAR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M774 TAR, 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 M774 TAR registered?

M774 TAR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M774 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M774 TAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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