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N657 OJV

1995 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

231,441 mi
Last recorded231,441 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 OJV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 231,441 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML lit on dashboard

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

NS and OS wiper arms are worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill area (5.2.6)

OS headlight lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and the OSR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 231,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

OS headlight lens damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML lit on dashboard

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

NS and OS wiper arms are worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill area (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and the OSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 221,602 miles

EML lit on dashboard

Free play in both NS and OS hub assembly

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Steering system lightly rubbing Possibly UJ or lower steering column joint (2.2.D.2a)

Wear in the NS and OS wiper arms and both wipers in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2016 221,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

EML lit on dashboard

Free play in both NS and OS hub assembly

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Steering system lightly rubbing Possibly UJ or lower steering column joint (2.2.D.2a)

Wear in the NS and OS wiper arms and both wipers in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2016 211,876 miles

EML lit on dashboard

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight free play in the OSF hub assembly

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 211,833 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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

EML lit on dashboard

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight free play in the OSF hub assembly

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 199,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

EML light lit on dashboard.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight free play in the OS rack-end.

Slight play in steering U.J

Fail 18 Dec 2014 199,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

EML light lit on dashboard.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight free play in the OS rack-end.

Slight play in steering U.J

Pass 6 Dec 2013 189,289 miles

Engine light lit on dashboard.

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

OS headlight lens damaged.

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

Steering U.J notchy in operation.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 189,283 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering U.J notchy in operation.

Engine light lit on dashboard.

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

OS headlight lens damaged.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 178,707 miles

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

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

Engine management light lit on dashboard.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Poor image OS headlight,lens damaged.

Some free play in NS and OS front hub assemblys.

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 178,681 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine management light lit on dashboard.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Poor image OS headlight,lens damaged.

Some free play in NS and OS front hub assemblys.

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 166,709 miles

Engine management light lit on dashboard.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 166,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine management light lit on dashboard.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

NSR light lens different to the OSR.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 154,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 154,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 143,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 143,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 139,459 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 139,459 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 134,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement both track rod ball joints

Fail 20 Dec 2007 134,036 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 126,606 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 115,398 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 115,398 miles

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

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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N657 OJV is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 N657 OJV, 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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N657 OJV is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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