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M98 HPC

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,682 mi
Last recorded188,682 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 188,682 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 186,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 181,849 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 181,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 176,147 miles

stone chip in windscreen on the edge of zone A...pin hole in n/s cv boot n/s/f road wheel damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 176,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 168,351 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 168,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 161,907 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 161,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 157,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 157,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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M98 HPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M98 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M98 HPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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