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N134 SEL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 SEL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 121,267 miles

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

Nearside Front drop link slight play

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

Offside Front drop link slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2015 112,584 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 112,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 104,697 miles

Rear anti rollbar bushes a little worn.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 99,425 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 14 Jan 2012 88,097 miles

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,260 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,325 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 73,325 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,947 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,947 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,464 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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N134 SEL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N134 SEL, 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 N134 SEL registered?

N134 SEL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N134 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N134 SEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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