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N615 RPJ

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

217,734 mi
Last recorded217,734 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN615 RPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 217,734 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 217,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 186,645 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 186,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 160,528 miles

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

slight smell petrol vapour under car no leaks found at time of test

underside of car corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 160,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight smell petrol vapour under car no leaks found at time of test

underside of car corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 139,416 miles

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

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

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

both brake rear backing plates corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 139,412 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

rear park brake not locking

Pass 8 Feb 2012 138,746 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 138,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 133,562 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel is steel unlike others which are alloy, however tyre size is same on all axles

Fail 5 Jan 2011 133,562 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel is steel unlike others which are alloy, however tyre size is same on all axles

Pass 5 Jun 2009 125,002 miles

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

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

power steering fluid overfilled

Fail 22 May 2009 124,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

power steering fluid overfilled

Pass 16 May 2008 120,305 miles

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

spare wheel fitted n\s\r

Pass 30 Apr 2007 103,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 87,247 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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N615 RPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N615 RPJ, 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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N615 RPJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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