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N872 XRB

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,297 mi
Last recorded184,297 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN872 XRB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 184,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front wipers smearing view

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2008 168,342 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Front Lower Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 168,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Front Lower Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 157,804 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front fog lamps missing

Pass 28 Dec 2006 146,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 140,062 miles

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

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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N872 XRB is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N872 XRB, 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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N872 XRB is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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