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N101 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,063 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 98,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake pipe and 2 rear brake pipes starting to rust. Fuel tank got signs of fuel leak although at time of test no leak evident.But advise keep a check on.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,277 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,704 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,381 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 66,258 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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N101 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 N101 SPL, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N101 SPL registered?

N101 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N101 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 SPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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