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M954 DLC

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM954 DLC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 124,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r tyre cuts on side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2010 118,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r tyre cuts on side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2009 115,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 108,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 101,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 91,418 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 91,418 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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M954 DLC is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M954 DLC, 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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What year was M954 DLC registered?

M954 DLC is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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