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M855 GGG

1995 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

226,884 mi
Last recorded226,884 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 GGG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 226,884 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 212,227 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 212,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 190,581 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front brake hose not fitted correctly

Fail 17 Apr 2007 189,757 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)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 167,152 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 166,814 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 May 2006 166,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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M855 GGG is a 1995 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 M855 GGG, 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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M855 GGG is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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