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N409 RFJ

1995 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 RFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 104,630 miles

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

Both windscreen wipers poor

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 104,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Both windscreen wipers poor

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 102,358 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and has nail in it

Fail 28 Apr 2015 102,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and has nail in it

Pass 19 May 2014 100,023 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 100,021 miles

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

Corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 97,000 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 96,952 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE NOT TESTABLE SECTION OF TREAD

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 93,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn badly on both edges ADVISE REPLACEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

parking brake lever slightly loose

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,186 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep

offside steering rack gaiter in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep

offside steering rack gaiter in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2010 87,259 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front lower arms rear bushes detiorating

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear metal brake pipe from compensature valve to nearside rear brake hose corroded close to excessive

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

both front lower arms rear bushes detiorating

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 84,103 miles

Clutch pedal high.

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

Play in nearside front hub bearing.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Steel brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 84,102 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Clutch pedal high.

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

Play in nearside front hub bearing.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Steel brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,423 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,273 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 76,272 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

coil spring asistors fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 72,396 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 72,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N409 RFJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N409 RFJ, 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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N409 RFJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1995.

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