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M990 BGT

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,023 mi
Last recorded70,023 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM990 BGT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 70,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 69,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark half way (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,102 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 69,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,007 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 67,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,440 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,440 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,722 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,299 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,299 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,070 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 50,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,552 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 45,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,738 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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M990 BGT is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 111,715 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 M990 BGT, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M990 BGT registered?

M990 BGT is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M990 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M990 BGT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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