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M861 RUD

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,358 mi
Last recorded169,358 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 RUD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 169,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 169,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 166,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 166,754 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 162,375 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 162,365 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 156,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 146,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

osr brake noisey

Pass 25 Sep 2008 137,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

ns number plate lamp in poor condition

nsf wiper blade poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2007 129,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 119,612 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 119,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 110,803 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 110,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 110,803 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M861 RUD is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M861 RUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M861 RUD is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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