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M838 YGJ

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 YGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 160,453 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 160,452 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,484 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 149,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 140,340 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 140,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 132,042 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,823 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 120,823 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,632 miles

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

Rear anti-roll bar has side to side movement

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,484 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 92,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 86,132 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,187 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 77,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,504 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 65,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,809 miles

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 )

Fail 3 Nov 2005 61,700 miles

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?

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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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.

Is M838 YGJ safe to buy?

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