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M89 GRT

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,870 mi
Last recorded47,870 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 GRT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,870 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 47,667 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,657 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 47,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front and rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS -INNER FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESEVRE

Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 45,888 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,710 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,759 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 42,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,414 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 38,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,403 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,912 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,086 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 32,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 29,556 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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M89 GRT is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M89 GRT, 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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M89 GRT is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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