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M98 AUG

1995 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

244,974 mi
Last recorded244,974 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 AUG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 244,974 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 244,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 May 2008 230,853 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 229,977 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 214,489 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 213,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 190,829 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 190,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 170,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 151,374 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 124,917 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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M98 AUG is a 1995 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M98 AUG, 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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M98 AUG is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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