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N493 GWR

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 GWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 119,890 miles

rust on front to rear & o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2006 118,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 111,604 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 111,408 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N493 GWR is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N493 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 N493 GWR registered?

N493 GWR is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N493 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 GWR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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