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N162 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,283 mi
Last recorded114,283 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,283 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,496 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,708 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,612 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main rear feed brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,956 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 96,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,525 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 90,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,722 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,217 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2006 82,953 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2005 80,713 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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N162 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N162 SPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N162 SPL registered?

N162 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N162 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 SPL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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