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M835 FCN

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM835 FCN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,233 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear inner sills corroded slightly

both rear tyres perished slightly

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust system blowing slightly

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 81,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear inner sills corroded slightly

both rear tyres perished slightly

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust system blowing slightly

offside front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,184 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

various corrosion to underbody & components

Fail 25 Jan 2010 77,256 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

various corrosion to underbody & components

Fail 26 Jan 2009 72,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

radiator is deteriorated

tyre size=175/70h14s

Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 55,661 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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M835 FCN is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M835 FCN, 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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M835 FCN is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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