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N956 OAX

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,076 mi
Last recorded121,076 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 OAX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 121,076 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,686 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 114,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,869 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to inaccessibility

Fail 3 Dec 2018 106,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.055 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.220 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 270 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to inaccessibility

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,559 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 95,559 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 81,964 miles

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight play in front suspension links

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Dec 2015 81,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight play in front suspension links

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,188 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,188 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,772 miles

Wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,056 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 66,056 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 61,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 52,410 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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N956 OAX is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N956 OAX, 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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N956 OAX is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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