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N53 DSX

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,053 mi
Last recorded151,053 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 DSX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 151,053 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper damaged n/s

fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

imbalance at front brakes

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

no plate lights trim insecure

play at front suspension arms rear bush

play at rear drop links

Fail 16 Mar 2015 151,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper damaged n/s

fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

imbalance at front brakes

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

no plate lights trim insecure

play at front suspension arms rear bush

play at rear drop links

travel at handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2014 143,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 143,846 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 135,753 miles

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear cross member corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 135,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear cross member corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 127,608 miles

n./s/f suspension arm bush split

Fail 27 Feb 2012 127,608 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n./s/f suspension arm bush split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 119,896 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush split

play at n/s/r anti rollbar bush

play at o/s/r anti rollbar link

sign of fuel tank leaking in past

Fail 28 Feb 2011 119,896 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f suspension arm bush split

play at n/s/r anti rollbar bush

play at o/s/r anti rollbar link

sign of fuel tank leaking in past

Pass 1 Mar 2010 113,172 miles

n/s/f suspension bush split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 105,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 97,883 miles

leak at centre ex gasket

n/s/f suspension bush split

o/s/f tyre 1;6 mm tread

Pass 14 Feb 2007 90,014 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 90,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f suspension bush split

Pass 13 Feb 2006 82,885 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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N53 DSX is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N53 DSX, 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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N53 DSX is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N53 DSX safe to buy?

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