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M853 GAD

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,652 mi
Last recorded68,652 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 GAD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,652 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 68,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 61,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,982 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,549 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 GAD is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M853 GAD, 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 GAD registered?

M853 GAD is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 September 1994.

Is M853 GAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M853 GAD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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