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M894 GGC

1998 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,593 mi
Last recorded196,593 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 GGC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 196,593 miles

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

both front and rear suspension very rusty

engine smoke but emission readings ok

fuel filler pipes very rusty

n/s headlight dull

rear bumper and wings damaged

rear no plate damaged

rear shocks weak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 185,979 miles

both no plates damaged

front light unit n/s damaged

fuel lines and fill pipes very rusty

rear susp arms very rusty!!

Fail 13 Aug 2009 185,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both no plates damaged

front light unit n/s damaged

fuel lines and fill pipes very rusty

rear susp arms very rusty!!

Pass 13 Aug 2008 173,264 miles

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

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

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

blow on exhaust

engine smoke blue

fuel filler pipes andfeed pipes very rusty

rear bumper cracked a d front lamp craked

rear tie arm bushers and arms worn

Pass 17 Jul 2007 160,378 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 160,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear tyre cracking †n/s head light faided †no plate cracked †rad damaged †body damage †susp arms rusty †brake fluid low

Pass 15 Aug 2006 147,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

fuel tank rusty †wish bone bushers cracking †rear no plate cracking †rear shocks weak †wiper mark on screen †

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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M894 GGC is a 1998 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 96,310 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 M894 GGC, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M894 GGC is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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