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M818 DRW

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 DRW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,439 miles

all shock absorbers soft in operation

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 108,701 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

*** Battery suspect , furring up ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 3.5MM , O/S/F = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 5.0MM , O/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

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

Oil leak

***** O/S/F AND N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK/ DAMPING NEGLIGABLE IN OPERATION *****

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,976 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wheels binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,763 miles

slight leak from the power steering

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,158 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,449 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,148 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 59,216 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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M818 DRW is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 111,715 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 M818 DRW, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M818 DRW registered?

M818 DRW is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M818 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M818 DRW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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