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M878 KPB

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,280 mi
Last recorded145,280 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 KPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 145,280 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 145,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 141,994 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 138,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,658 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 133,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,873 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 125,873 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,443 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi-hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear "D" bush has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,246 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inside edge 185/65t14

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,239 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,849 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 103,887 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 100,575 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,289 miles

slight misting on steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,437 miles

steering rack is damp

Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,112 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 90,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 86,874 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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M878 KPB is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M878 KPB, 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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M878 KPB is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M878 KPB safe to buy?

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