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N102 PYE

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,835 mi
Last recorded167,835 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 PYE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 167,835 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 167,835 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 146,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 146,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F Bumper Loose

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

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

RoofRack Bars INSECURE (Held With Cable Ties? = XXX)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 126,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,274 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Pass 30 Mar 2006 107,358 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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N102 PYE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N102 PYE, 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.

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What year was N102 PYE registered?

N102 PYE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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