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N153 HTR

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,168 mi
Last recorded139,168 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 HTR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2014 139,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,497 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 126,497 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,847 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,136 miles

slight play both sides of rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 121,076 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 118,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 115,576 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 100,664 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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N153 HTR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N153 HTR, 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 N153 HTR registered?

N153 HTR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N153 HTR safe to buy?

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