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M878 SRC

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,285 mi
Last recorded158,285 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 SRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 158,285 miles

slight damage to n/s/r centre reflector lens

engine sump corroded & leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2008 158,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage to n/s/r centre reflector lens

engine sump corroded & leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2007 149,252 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to near side rear light lens

Pass 15 Feb 2006 142,840 miles

damage to n/s/r inner rear light lens

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre near limits

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2006 142,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/r inner rear light lens

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre near limits

oil leak

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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M878 SRC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M878 SRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M878 SRC?

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What year was M878 SRC registered?

M878 SRC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M878 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M878 SRC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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