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M977 ELB

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,794 mi
Last recorded107,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM977 ELB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 104,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 104,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,817 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,399 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,859 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,408 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,484 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,932 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,677 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,677 miles

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

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

Steering alignment is required, i.e. cause of tyre failures & n/s wiper arm apears to be a little loose. Thanx.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,475 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 374,575 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,591 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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M977 ELB is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M977 ELB, 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.

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M977 ELB is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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