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N481 RAA

1995 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 RAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 111,474 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 111,474 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,246 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel tank damp.

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 103,963 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 96,099 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F door trim coming away

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,439 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 67,428 miles

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

Offside 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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N481 RAA is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N481 RAA, 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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What year was N481 RAA registered?

N481 RAA is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N481 RAA safe to buy?

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