MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted at time of test
e,m,l on
osf drive shaft gaitor slightly damaged
osf indicator lense broken
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted at time of test
e,m,l on
osf drive shaft gaitor slightly damaged
osf indicator lense broken
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted to offside rear
nearside front headlamp lens slightly damaged
offside front indicator lens damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted to offside rear
no oil on dipstick (2 litres added)
offside front indicator lens damaged
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front flexi hoses perished
nearside front indicator lense damaged
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear lens in tailgate damaged but not affecting light output
offside front indicator lens damaged but not affecting light output
oil level low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear lens in tailgate damaged but not affecting light output
offside front indicator lens damaged but not affecting light output
oil level low
NSR tyre slightly perrished
OSF tyre heavily worn on inner sholder
Rear brakes have slight imbalance
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
NSR tyre slightly perrished
OSF tyre heavily worn on inner sholder
Rear brakes have slight imbalance
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil level below min (1.5 Lts added)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
slight imbalance to rear brakes
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
slight imbalance to rear brakes
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhuast box started to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N396 FPW is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 N396 FPW, 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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N396 FPW is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1995.
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