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N537 HCL

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,469 mi
Last recorded115,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 HCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

eml on

Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine management fault light on

Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,065 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output protectors fitted /beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine fault management light on

some suspension components have corrosion but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e.m light on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 107,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

e.m light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 104,943 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 104,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine fault management light on

rear axle beam has some corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2015 102,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine fault management light on

rear axle beam has some corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,951 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 99,951 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,548 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 95,530 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r service brake has slight lower reading will need attention

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r service and parking brake has slightly lower readings

Pass 8 Jan 2010 79,130 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r braking effort low will need adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,323 miles

n/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,609 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,042 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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N537 HCL is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N537 HCL, 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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N537 HCL is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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