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M989 RBA

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,305 mi
Last recorded138,305 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 RBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 138,305 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle damaged

both sills corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,358 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 131,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,029 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,985 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,289 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 100,288 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,611 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,940 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 62,940 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)

Pass 25 May 2007 59,236 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 56,113 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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M989 RBA is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M989 RBA, 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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M989 RBA is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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