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N160 SAY

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 SAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,845 miles

engine sump is corroded

n/s and o/s steering arms have slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2011 121,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine sump is corroded

n/s and o/s steering arms have slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2010 106,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,817 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 98,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF and OSR tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,502 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 92,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2007 85,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 85,847 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 SAY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SAY, 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 SAY registered?

N160 SAY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N160 SAY safe to buy?

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