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N486 ERK

1995 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,028 mi
Last recorded112,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 ERK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 112,028 miles

Both front inner steering arms have slight play

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 112,028 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front inner steering arms have slight play

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2012 109,387 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear inner tail light damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2012 109,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear inner tail light damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2010 105,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 105,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 101,493 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 101,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,620 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 94,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear to off side steering arm

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,123 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 85,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 81,079 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 81,079 miles

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

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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N486 ERK is a 1995 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N486 ERK, 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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N486 ERK is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N486 ERK safe to buy?

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