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F796 NTR

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,355 mi
Last recorded99,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF796 NTR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

tested wet front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2012 99,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

tested wet front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

fuel filler neck rusty steering rack damp

Fail 11 Jul 2011 97,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

fuel filler neck rusty steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,613 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel pipe reear corroded

O/S/R lamp cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,276 miles

bettery insurcure

heavy oil leaks

near/side/rear seatbelt not returning properly

off/side/rear lamp unit broken

slight exhaust blow from front exhaust section

stone chup in swept area

Fail 2 Jul 2009 92,276 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

bettery insurcure

heavy oil leaks

near/side/rear seatbelt not returning properly

off/side/rear lamp unit broken

slight exhaust blow from front exhaust section

stone chup in swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,020 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate faded

general advancing corrosion to underside of vehicle

off/side/rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Jul 2008 90,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate faded

exessive parking brake travel

general advancing corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,947 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,972 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

center rear seet belt will not farsen

Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,016 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,016 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

n/s rear seat belt jamed

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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F796 NTR is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,993 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 F796 NTR, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F796 NTR registered?

F796 NTR is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F796 NTR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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