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N532 VAN

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 VAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,346 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 78,346 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,799 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 77,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,231 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 77,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,711 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,711 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 = both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever insecure at floor pan (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 76,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,579 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,579 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,019 miles

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

Nearside rear mudflap loose

Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear mudflap loose

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,356 miles

Handbrake lever has side to side play.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 73,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Handbrake lever has side to side play.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,355 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,493 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,902 miles

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

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

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 23 Jun 2009 65,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,761 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 62,761 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,799 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,799 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,714 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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N532 VAN is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N532 VAN, 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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N532 VAN is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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