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M944 SKM

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,675 mi
Last recorded136,675 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM944 SKM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 136,675 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both front b/pipes getting abit corroded at inner w/arch ends

Both front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear end areas

N/S/F fog/spot light n/w

O/S/F fog/spot light lens broken

O/S/F indicator lens cracked and holed

O/S/F steering rack and subframe areas getting abit oily

P.A.S. oil level abit low

Rear exhaust silencer box abit corroded

Slight corrosion and leak at central exhaust union area between cat and centre box

Fail 17 Aug 2017 136,672 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

B/Fluid level at reservior abit low

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both front b/pipes getting abit corroded at inner w/arch ends

Both front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear end areas

N/S/F fog/spot light n/w

O/S/F fog/spot light lens broken

O/S/F indicator lens cracked and holed

O/S/F steering rack and subframe areas getting abit oily

P.A.S. oil level abit low

Rear exhaust silencer box abit corroded

Slight corrosion and leak at central exhaust union area between cat and centre box

Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,898 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,938 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise rear shockers soft

Fail 13 Aug 2015 123,737 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise rear shockers soft

Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,508 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 116,504 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,638 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 107,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,004 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 97,004 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,443 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,117 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,117 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,348 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has started to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 69,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M944 SKM is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M944 SKM, 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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M944 SKM is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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