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N288 MNY

1995 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,068 mi
Last recorded222,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 MNY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 222,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 222,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 215,335 miles

Rear of vehicle underside and subframe have surface corrosion upon them.

Slight play in n/s/r roll bar link ball joint

Fail 20 Jun 2018 215,104 miles

Emissions not tested back box leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres are worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body and sub frame have surface corrosion upon them.

Wipers starting to deteriorate but still clearing screen for mot

Pass 16 Jun 2017 207,166 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 207,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 199,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 199,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 193,316 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear chassis has corrosion upon it.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 193,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear chassis has corrosion upon it.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 185,714 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion evident

Fail 14 Jul 2014 185,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 6 Jul 2013 178,628 miles

under body corrosion evident

Fail 5 Jul 2013 178,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under body corrosion evident

Pass 3 Jul 2012 174,922 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2011 159,519 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 7 Jul 2011 159,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Jul 2010 141,478 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 141,478 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 120,092 miles

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

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

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

engine coolant radiator in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2009 120,092 miles

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

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

engine coolant radiator in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2008 103,250 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 94,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 88,850 miles

o/s/f tyre requires replacement (1.6mm)

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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N288 MNY is a 1995 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N288 MNY, 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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N288 MNY is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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