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N137 PCG

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,345 mi
Last recorded139,345 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 PCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,345 miles

Brake fluid below minimum

Engine oil leak

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre wear on shoulders

Nearside Lower sill panel distorted /dented

Offside Front tyre wear on shoulders

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake drum dump (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear door panel distorted /dented

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating has cracks / cuts

Pass 25 Mar 2015 135,377 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust rattle inside catalytic converter..

o/s/r tyre splitting between tread, but not to structure,

Fail 24 Mar 2015 135,377 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust rattle inside catalytic converter..

o/s/r tyre splitting between tread, but not to structure,

Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,189 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 132,189 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 126,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 126,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S Headlamp mtg. broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 122,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S Headlamp mtg. broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 116,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 114,584 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 114,576 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 107,700 miles

Damage to near side front wing

Near side front fog light missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear window wiper split

Fail 10 Oct 2008 107,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage to near side front wing

Near side front fog light missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear window wiper split

Pass 15 Sep 2007 94,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N137 PCG is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N137 PCG, 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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N137 PCG is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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