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N498 LCL

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

183,363 mi
Last recorded183,363 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 LCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 183,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 182,268 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emission could be bettery

Fail 15 Aug 2019 182,268 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emission could be bettery

Pass 1 Sep 2018 179,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 179,744 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 173,837 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres inner edge worn

Fail 18 Sep 2017 173,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres inner edge worn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 170,743 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 167,539 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 162,375 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 158,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

emission could be better

Pass 30 Oct 2012 153,558 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 147,126 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 139,674 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 132,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 127,504 miles

exhaust rusty when was cambelt change?

Pass 31 Oct 2007 117,404 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 108,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 101,624 miles

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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N498 LCL is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N498 LCL, 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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N498 LCL is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N498 LCL safe to buy?

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