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M974 LRX

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,182 mi
Last recorded182,182 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 LRX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 182,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 181,428 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 179,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 177,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 175,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 173,923 miles

battery loose

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 173,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

battery loose

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 171,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 169,083 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 169,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 165,896 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 165,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 163,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 160,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 159,106 miles

front no plate starting to fade, hydrocarbons reading on the limite

Pass 15 Sep 2005 155,255 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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M974 LRX is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 111,715 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 M974 LRX, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M974 LRX registered?

M974 LRX is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is M974 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M974 LRX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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