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N140 PYF

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,604 mi
Last recorded77,604 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 PYF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 77,604 miles

Both Rear Tyre Outer Walls Perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,604 miles

Both Rear Tyre Outer Walls Perished

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 56,084 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 56,085 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,101 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,386 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 36,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 35,644 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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N140 PYF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N140 PYF, 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 N140 PYF registered?

N140 PYF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is N140 PYF safe to buy?

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