MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose stud missing/broke off (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Off side front indicator tape up
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear anti-roll bar has side to side movement
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Radiator Leaking ( Hole In Radiator )
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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M838 YGJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M838 YGJ, 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.
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What year was M838 YGJ registered?
M838 YGJ is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 December 1994.
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