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N116 MHT

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,378 mi
Last recorded102,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 MHT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,683 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 96,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,785 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,339 miles

minor scratching on windscreen

o/s rear tyre getting low

surface rust and slight pitting front brake discs

Fail 6 Aug 2010 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

minor scratching on windscreen

o/s rear tyre getting low

surface rust and slight pitting front brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,423 miles

corrosion exhaust

n/s rear light lense damaged

o/s rear shock absorber damp

o/s seat belt fluffing

Fail 23 Apr 2009 74,423 miles

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

o/s seat belt fluffing

n/s rear light lense damaged

o/s rear shock absorber damp

corrosion exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,076 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,832 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 66,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,752 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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N116 MHT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N116 MHT, 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 N116 MHT registered?

N116 MHT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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