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N121 VVM

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,821 mi
Last recorded128,821 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 VVM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,821 miles

car been standing week exust pipe

Fail 29 Jun 2016 128,821 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

car been standing week exust pipe

Pass 24 Jun 2015 128,011 miles

advise car been standing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 126,971 miles

week exust tyers low

Fail 6 Jun 2013 125,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,401 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 124,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 122,101 miles

crossion brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 121,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 119,923 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 119,923 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 116,190 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 116,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 113,827 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 110,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 110,701 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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N121 VVM is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N121 VVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N121 VVM registered?

N121 VVM is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N121 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 VVM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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