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N229 SPH

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,731 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2014 121,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 112,200 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 112,200 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 97,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 97,540 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 93,222 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 93,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 83,546 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 77,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 77,944 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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N229 SPH is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N229 SPH, 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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N229 SPH is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 October 1995.

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