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M905 ALB

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,682 mi
Last recorded88,682 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM905 ALB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,682 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 88,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn excessively on inner edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn excessively on inner edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has slight lump. 175/70/14

Offside Rear outer wall deteriorating

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

battery positive terminal broken! needs replacement

Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,911 miles

nearside rear indicator discolouring

rear reg plate wearing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear indicator discolouring

rear reg plate wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,056 miles

*** centre exhaust to rear silencer has a fracture and is blowing ***

nearside rear tyre offshape

offside front tyre inner edge worn low 175/70/14

rear reg plate deteriorating

tracking recommended

Fail 8 Mar 2014 64,056 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

*** centre exhaust to rear silencer has a fracture and is blowing ***

nearside rear tyre offshape

offside front tyre inner edge worn low 175/70/14

rear reg plate deteriorating

tracking recommended

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,617 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

battery terminal loose [now tighten]

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

various bodywork damage

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,657 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 61,657 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,022 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,022 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 60,155 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 58,930 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside front and rear tyres outer wall damage

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,930 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside front and rear tyres outer wall damage

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,162 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear number plate watermarked

slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear number plate watermarked

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,769 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 54,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 52,856 miles

Front number plate is slightly cracked and discoloured.

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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M905 ALB is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 M905 ALB, 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 M905 ALB registered?

M905 ALB is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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