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N289 JDX

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,494 mi
Last recorded166,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 JDX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 166,494 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 166,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 162,013 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 162,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 157,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

Oil level low had to put in 0.5lts to be able to carry out emissions test

Possible leak from exhaust mainfold

Pass 11 Aug 2010 149,483 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 149,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 143,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 143,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 136,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 136,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 130,300 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 130,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 126,460 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 126,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N289 JDX is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N289 JDX, 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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N289 JDX is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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