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M97 DGV

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Lpg 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

258,852 mi
Last recorded258,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 DGV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 258,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 252,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both side sills inner and outer corroded

under vehicle corrosion and components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 244,264 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 238,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union end tip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 235,542 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 231,075 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle light corrosion and on components

Fail 11 Feb 2019 231,075 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under vehicle light corrosion and on components

Pass 10 Feb 2018 225,662 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear long pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 221,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 221,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 214,340 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 24 Jan 2015 209,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 198,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 191,430 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 186,459 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 179,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 172,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 161,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 161,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 144,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 144,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 131,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate

Pass 10 Aug 2005 123,175 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 123,175 miles

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

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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M97 DGV is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M97 DGV, 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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M97 DGV is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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