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M998 SDB

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,712 mi
Last recorded119,712 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 SDB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 119,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 119,712 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

spare tyre is under inflated

Pass 20 May 2014 112,782 miles

all 3 wipers smearing screen

n/s/f indicator lamp heavily condensated

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

Pass 14 May 2013 106,032 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to crack

offside front brake flexi hose starting to crack

Fail 14 May 2013 106,032 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to crack

offside front brake flexi hose starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2012 101,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wiper linkage slight play

both front wipers slight side to side play due to corroded arms

exhaust system has impact damage resulting in contact with sub-frame

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,128 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 87,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,311 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 82,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 74,233 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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M998 SDB is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M998 SDB, 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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M998 SDB is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M998 SDB safe to buy?

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