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N588 VJB

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,397 mi
Last recorded112,397 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 VJB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2016 112,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Metal brake pipes heavily corroded around brake load valve

Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,118 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 112,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 111,422 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,632 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,195 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 109,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 107,601 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 105,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 105,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 103,580 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 99,609 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 94,744 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 87,473 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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N588 VJB is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N588 VJB, 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 N588 VJB registered?

N588 VJB is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 September 1995.

Is N588 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N588 VJB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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