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M79 ASJ

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,045 mi
Last recorded120,045 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 ASJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,045 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

windscreen has two small chips in front windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2021 120,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe leaking on underside of vehicle near front (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

windscreen has two small chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2020 119,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all door trims on exterior doors starting to come away from door

vehicle structure/underside corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 119,244 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all door trims on exterior doors starting to come away from door

vehicle structure/underside corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 117,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 117,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 117,210 miles

Corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2018 117,210 miles

Corrosion under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,338 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,777 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 113,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 110,773 miles

windscreen has 2 small chips

Fail 15 Dec 2014 107,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,568 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,316 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 102,316 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 99,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 99,702 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes coverd

Fail 12 Dec 2008 89,373 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Dec 2008 89,373 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 78,978 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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M79 ASJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M79 ASJ, 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 M79 ASJ registered?

M79 ASJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M79 ASJ safe to buy?

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