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N103 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 139,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2010 135,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

repair to exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2008 119,698 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 119,622 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 117,945 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 May 2008 117,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 105,504 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 105,480 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 95,564 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 95,534 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N103 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N103 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.

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What year was N103 SPL registered?

N103 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N103 SPL safe to buy?

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