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N491 GWR

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,520 mi
Last recorded141,520 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 GWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2006 141,520 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 140,971 miles

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

rear brakes are out of balance

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes are rusty

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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N491 GWR is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N491 GWR, 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 N491 GWR registered?

N491 GWR is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 October 1995.

Is N491 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 GWR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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