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N160 PYE

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,793 mi
Last recorded132,793 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 PYE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2009 132,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2009 132,793 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 127,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 127,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 122,774 miles

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

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

oil damp around power steering pump

Pass 1 Sep 2006 112,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

alloy wheels fitted to front and steel wheels fitted to rear

Pass 3 Sep 2005 106,414 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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N160 PYE is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N160 PYE, 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 PYE registered?

N160 PYE is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N160 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 PYE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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