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N551 SEL

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

319,971 mi
Last recorded319,971 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 SEL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 319,971 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 318,447 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 315,413 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 315,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 311,843 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 311,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 309,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 306,058 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 303,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 300,487 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 297,334 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 294,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 289,658 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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N551 SEL is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N551 SEL, 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 N551 SEL registered?

N551 SEL is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 November 1995.

Is N551 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 SEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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