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N148 GCL

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,205 mi
Last recorded139,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 GCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 139,205 miles

Oil leak

centre lap belt missing at time of test

no air bag light

possible power steering leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 139,147 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

centre lap belt missing at time of test

no air bag light

possible power steering leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 127,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 123,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 119,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 112,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 107,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

radiator core corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2007 101,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,334 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 94,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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N148 GCL is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N148 GCL, 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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What year was N148 GCL registered?

N148 GCL is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N148 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 GCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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