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M921 RAL

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,969 mi
Last recorded109,969 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM921 RAL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,969 miles

exhaust system corroded and getting week

front number plate only has one fixing holding it on

n/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

n/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering collum

various pipes corroded

various suspention componants corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2014 109,969 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded and getting week

front number plate only has one fixing holding it on

n/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

n/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering collum

various pipes corroded

various suspention componants corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,047 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

nearside rear light unit cracked

washer bottle has a hole in it

Fail 1 Aug 2013 108,047 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

engine oil sump leaking

nearside rear light unit cracked

no oil in engine

washer bottle has a hole in it

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,861 miles

Can't comment on condition of front brake pads due to not being visable.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded and heavily corroded at joint flanges.

Front brake inbalance 0f 16%

N/S/F brake pipe to hose slightly corroded.

N/S/R brake pipe to hose slightly corroded.

N/S/R light lens (reverse light section) damaged/broken.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F brake pipe to hose slightly corroded.

O/S/R brake pipe to hose slightly corroded in areas

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Various steering and suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 103,861 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Can't comment on condition of front brake pads due to not being visable.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded and heavily corroded at joint flanges.

Front brake inbalance 0f 16%

N/S/F brake pipe to hose slightly corroded.

N/S/R brake pipe to hose slightly corroded.

N/S/R light lens (reverse light section) damaged/broken.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F brake pipe to hose slightly corroded.

O/S/R brake pipe to hose slightly corroded in areas

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Various steering and suspension components corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,811 miles

dents and scratches to body panels

n/s/r light lens cracked

wheel trims damaged and n/s/r missing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,810 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dents and scratches to body panels

n/s/r light lens cracked

wheel trims damaged and n/s/r missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,865 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 96,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to front of exhaust

front discs corroded and worn

oil level on minimum

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Aug 2008 84,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 84,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 2mm depth& bald on inner tread

Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,828 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking/perished

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,638 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

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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M921 RAL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M921 RAL, 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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M921 RAL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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