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N494 JVL

1995 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,859 mi
Last recorded95,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2006
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 JVL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2006 95,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 95,799 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak

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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N494 JVL is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol 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 N494 JVL, 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 N494 JVL registered?

N494 JVL is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N494 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 JVL 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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