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M973 OBE

1995 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,324 mi
Last recorded187,324 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 OBE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 187,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 187,324 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 179,929 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 179,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 177,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 167,890 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 OBE is a 1995 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M973 OBE, 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 M973 OBE registered?

M973 OBE is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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