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N168 RPK

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,226 mi
Last recorded179,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 RPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 179,226 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 174,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 168,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 160,473 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 160,473 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 152,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 143,652 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 143,652 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 134,416 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 134,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 124,235 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 115,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 107,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 101,002 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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N168 RPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N168 RPK, 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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N168 RPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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