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M842 MPB

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,692 mi
Last recorded130,692 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 MPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 124,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,157 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 120,157 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,850 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 101,269 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 97,072 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,458 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 91,448 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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advise tracking check

Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,227 miles

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

radiator corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,347 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,347 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 62,535 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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M842 MPB is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 M842 MPB, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M842 MPB is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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