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N160 HCR

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,287 mi
Last recorded205,287 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 HCR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 205,287 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight body damage

slight run out on rear brakes

Fail 22 Jan 2016 205,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

slight body damage

slight run out on front brakes

slight run out on rear brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2015 196,428 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight body damage

slight run out on front brakes

brake fluid level low

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 189,821 miles

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

slight body damage

slight run out on rear brakes

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 189,821 miles

slight body damage

slight run out on rear brakes

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 179,952 miles

slight body damage

Fail 31 Jan 2013 179,932 miles

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

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

slight body damage

Pass 31 Jan 2012 170,526 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear shock absorbers weeping

slight body damage

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2012 170,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

rear shock absorbers weeping

slight body damage

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2011 162,157 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear in o/s end of steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2011 162,157 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear in o/s end of steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2010 152,360 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 4 Feb 2010 152,360 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid level low

Pass 12 Feb 2009 132,973 miles

o/s end of steering rack slightly worn

slight movement n/s/f hub assembly

Fail 9 Feb 2009 132,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s end of steering rack slightly worn

slight movement n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 7 Feb 2008 112,579 miles

n/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 93,246 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,481 miles

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

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

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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N160 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N160 HCR, 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 N160 HCR registered?

N160 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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