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M940 MPG

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,899 mi
Last recorded155,899 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 MPG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 155,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 155,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

main beam tell tail light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2008 144,787 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 144,787 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Feb 2007 138,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f seat belt twisted † †noise on lock fan belt loose † †o/s/f track rod end play † †o/s/r tyre cracking †front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2007 138,894 miles

n/s/f seat belt twisted † †noise on lock fan belt loose † †o/s/f track rod end play † †o/s/r tyre cracking †front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2006 133,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

driver & passenger seat belt twisted † †brake fluid level low ( check front brakes) † †radiator corroded † †o/s/f& n/s/f steering play † †

rear brake effort low † †

Pass 25 Feb 2006 133,172 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

driver & passenger seat belt twisted † †brake fluid level low ( check front brakes) † †radiator corroded † †o/s/f& n/s/f steering play † †

rear brake effort low † †

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 MPG is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 MPG, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M940 MPG is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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