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N78 XNE

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,742 mi
Last recorded152,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 XNE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 152,742 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 152,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 151,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

service brake just met requirement

Fail 22 May 2018 151,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

service brake just met requirement

Pass 30 May 2017 147,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 147,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BY FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Braking system leaking Central Of Vehicle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 145,017 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 145,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 142,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 138,831 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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N78 XNE is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N78 XNE, 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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N78 XNE is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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