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N130 ARX

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,678 mi
Last recorded136,678 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 ARX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 136,678 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 136,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery loose

Pass 19 Apr 2016 133,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Apr 2015 129,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,949 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 112,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 108,174 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 104,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 104,189 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,726 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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N130 ARX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N130 ARX, 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 N130 ARX registered?

N130 ARX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N130 ARX safe to buy?

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