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N901 SDU

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 SDU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,796 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 81,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 81,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

both wiper blade rubbers deteriorating but still clearing screen

light corrosion forming in all front & rear suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine warning lamp on

slight leak at steering rack area

Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,786 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine warning lamp on.

exhaust emissions limits only just met, attention required.

slight leak at steering rack area.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,286 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,715 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,122 miles

EML on

power steering rack damp

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,112 miles

EML on

slight seep from power steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,439 miles

o/s/f brake flexi hose perished.

oil residue underside.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,014 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,032 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,032 miles

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

dampness at o/s engine area/ steering pump.

recommend tracking check due to n/s/f tyre worn inner edge. 175/70/14.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,830 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 58,830 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,942 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,942 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,375 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,063 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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N901 SDU is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 N901 SDU, 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 N901 SDU registered?

N901 SDU is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N901 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 SDU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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