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N161 WNV

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,109 mi
Last recorded153,109 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 WNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2009 153,109 miles

corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

front exhaust blow

n/s/r tyre outer edge

slight fraying to o/s seat belt

Pass 30 Jul 2008 146,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 139,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,166 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 126,010 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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N161 WNV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N161 WNV, 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 N161 WNV registered?

N161 WNV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N161 WNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 WNV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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