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N961 YKJ

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

173,196 mi
Last recorded173,196 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 YKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2007 173,196 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 169,010 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 169,010 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 159,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 159,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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N961 YKJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N961 YKJ, 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 N961 YKJ registered?

N961 YKJ is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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