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M973 MPG

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 MPG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 108,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 107,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 105,978 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight movement o/s track rod end,advise replacement

Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,058 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear of front to rear brake pipes has rust showing advise replacement

Fail 27 Jul 2009 101,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear of front to rear brake pipes has rust showing advise replacement

Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,438 miles

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2008 99,408 miles

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

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,873 miles

slight exhaust leak down pipe area

slight movement o/s track rod end.advise replacement

Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,683 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 94,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 92,266 miles

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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M973 MPG is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M973 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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M973 MPG is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 June 1995.

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