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N164 HRK

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,082 mi
Last recorded171,082 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 HRK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 171,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2019 171,082 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 169,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 169,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2017 168,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 166,507 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 166,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 164,045 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 161,725 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 161,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 159,225 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 159,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 156,754 miles

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 22 Mar 2012 156,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 31 Mar 2011 154,498 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2011 154,494 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 150,862 miles

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

some sideways movement in rear anti roll bar secureing bushes

some slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2009 147,046 miles

slight play in both steering rack drop arms

Fail 2 Mar 2009 147,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in both steering rack drop arms

Pass 26 Mar 2008 143,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 138,755 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 138,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 131,881 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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N164 HRK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N164 HRK, 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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N164 HRK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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