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N598 FLF

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

214,759 mi
Last recorded214,759 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 FLF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 214,759 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 214,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 214,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 207,251 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 207,246 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 199,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 193,388 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

Fail 22 Jun 2012 193,303 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

Pass 24 Jun 2011 185,577 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 185,577 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 178,910 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 178,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 172,190 miles

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

Front wipers split at ends

Fail 17 Jun 2009 172,146 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Front wipers split at ends

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2008 164,588 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 164,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake slightly low on effort

Pass 26 Jun 2007 159,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 154,078 miles

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Fail 30 Jun 2006 154,078 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N598 FLF is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N598 FLF, 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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N598 FLF is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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