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N943 TRP

1995 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,145 mi
Last recorded165,145 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 TRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 165,145 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

engine man light on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 164,453 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine man light on

rear shockers slightly weak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 164,420 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)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine man light on

rear shockers slightly weak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 163,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine man light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 161,970 miles

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

engine man light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 160,575 miles

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)

engine man light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 159,042 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2010 159,042 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2009 156,260 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 156,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 152,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator slightly corroded

wiper spindles worn

Fail 15 Sep 2008 152,399 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator slightly corroded

wiper spindles worn

Pass 20 Aug 2007 148,592 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 148,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

play in wiper linkage

Pass 13 Sep 2006 145,139 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 145,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 141,735 miles

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

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N943 TRP is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N943 TRP, 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 N943 TRP registered?

N943 TRP is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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