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N889 SOL

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,996 mi
Last recorded81,996 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 SOL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,752 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,029 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,554 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,678 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 71,620 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,244 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,300 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,417 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,388 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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N889 SOL is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N889 SOL, 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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What year was N889 SOL registered?

N889 SOL is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 October 1995.

Is N889 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N889 SOL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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