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M878 JTG

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,538 mi
Last recorded164,538 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 JTG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 164,538 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

18% brake imbalance front axle

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 162,449 miles

Corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 13 Aug 2015 162,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 11 Aug 2014 159,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear fuel filler pipe

corrosion rear subframe

corrosion rear suspension arms

nearside mirror cover damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2013 154,448 miles

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

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

corrosion offside front brake pipe

corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2013 154,448 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

corrosion offside front brake pipe

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2012 149,272 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes

oil leak

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2011 143,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 137,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 130,809 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 125,180 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 119,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 119,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2006 112,230 miles

11% imbalance front brakes

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s + o/s front tyres under 2 mm

Pass 1 Sep 2006 112,230 miles

11% imbalance front brakes

n/s + o/s front tyres under 2 mm

Fail 1 Sep 2005 104,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

advise 10% imbalance on front brakes

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2005 104,956 miles

advise 10% imbalance on front brakes

oil leak

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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M878 JTG is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M878 JTG, 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 M878 JTG registered?

M878 JTG is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M878 JTG safe to buy?

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