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TOM 734Y

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

136,148 mi
Last recorded136,148 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 734Y
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 136,148 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 136,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 134,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,613 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 132,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,545 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 128,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and inner arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 122,748 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 122,748 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s flexi to wheel cylinder pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,523 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 116,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,177 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,147 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 97,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 91,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,608 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,572 miles

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

cracking on tread o/s/r

Pass 15 May 2006 56,915 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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TOM 734Y is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 TOM 734Y, 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 TOM 734Y registered?

TOM 734Y is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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