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N120 DTR

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 DTR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 92,363 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 92,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,391 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 91,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,717 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 89,708 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,821 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,820 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,279 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,279 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,523 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 75,512 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,908 miles

rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,540 miles

slight unbalance rear brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,234 miles

front & rear number plates in poor condition

noise from timing belt area

Pass 19 Jul 2008 65,329 miles

O/S/F Tyre on 2mm

Fail 19 Jul 2008 65,329 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,584 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 62,584 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2006 56,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,311 miles

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

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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N120 DTR is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N120 DTR, 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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N120 DTR is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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