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M853 DRW

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 DRW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 121,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,338 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable puncture ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm scrubbed on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 117,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjuster not functioning (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable puncture ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm scrubbed on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,679 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

plastic undertray damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2015 11,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

plastic undertray damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2014 105,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are perished

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are perished

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,325 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 98,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre just legal advise replace

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,002 miles

o/s/r tyre just legal advise replace

Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,631 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 71,631 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,760 miles

rear tyres worn too limits

Fail 24 Sep 2007 65,839 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,179 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2005 56,447 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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M853 DRW is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M853 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.

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What year was M853 DRW registered?

M853 DRW is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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