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M940 MNA

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,604 mi
Last recorded105,604 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 MNA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 105,604 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 21 May 2008 105,590 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2007 103,326 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 103,320 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2006 101,018 miles

general surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

offside and nearside front wiper blades minor deterioration

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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M940 MNA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red 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 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 M940 MNA, 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 M940 MNA registered?

M940 MNA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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