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M982 LFX

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 LFX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 113,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,929 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 111,652 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,881 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 110,881 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 110,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,123 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 110,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,276 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,311 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,738 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,738 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,842 miles

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,078 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

surface corrosion on all suspension parts

Fail 18 Mar 2014 102,077 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

surface corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,476 miles

condition of exhaust

some resistance to nearside front roadwheel when turned

Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condition of exhaust

some resistance to nearside front roadwheel when turned

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,678 miles

engine radiator condition poor

front metal brake pipes have some corrosion

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion between flexi and wheel cylinders

underside of vehicle very dry and has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,009 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,435 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 82,917 miles

EML Light on

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 82,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M982 LFX is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M982 LFX, 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 M982 LFX registered?

M982 LFX is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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