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M98 LPE

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,382 mi
Last recorded160,382 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 LPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2010 160,382 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2008 145,312 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 145,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 131,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 131,471 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 117,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M98 LPE is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LPE, 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 M98 LPE registered?

M98 LPE is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M98 LPE safe to buy?

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