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N430 SWO

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

138,903 mi
Last recorded138,903 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 SWO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 138,903 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle from manifold to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,280 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 135,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle on joint (reseal) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 131,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 131,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,155 miles

Both rear D bushes have play

Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,155 miles

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

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

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

Both rear D bushes have play

Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,109 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 123,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,475 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear d-bushes have play

Fail 26 Sep 2013 116,475 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear d-bushes have play

Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,590 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 113,590 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 109,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml on

Fail 28 Sep 2011 109,608 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

eml on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,205 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Oct 2010 105,205 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine management light on

offside front inner brake disc badley scored

Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,705 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,597 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,046 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 81,046 miles

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

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

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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N430 SWO is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N430 SWO, 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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N430 SWO is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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