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N195 LRL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,843 mi
Last recorded110,843 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 LRL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 110,843 miles

Front brake discs getting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded (recommend attention)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

both wipers split

brake pipes heavily undersealed (unable to inspect)

middle section of exhaust corroded

play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas and heavily undersealed

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas and heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

brake pipes undersealed

middle section of exhaust getting corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,081 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and getting worn

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

brake pipes undersealed (unable to inspect)

coolant leak

middle exhaust section corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 99,120 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody undersealed

Fail 5 Dec 2019 99,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre getting perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 78,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,816 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,336 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,203 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front strut has seepage

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting worn

rear anti roll bar bushs getting deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to get worn

both rear anti roll bar bushes getting worn

offside front shock absorber has slight weapage

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,103 miles

front brake discs starting to get worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,103 miles

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

front brake discs starting to get worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,952 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,402 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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N195 LRL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 N195 LRL, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N195 LRL registered?

N195 LRL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N195 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N195 LRL shows 22 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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