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N170 LMW

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,093 mi
Last recorded182,093 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 LMW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 182,093 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bush (2.4.G.2)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 172,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 172,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 163,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 163,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 155,339 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

play in both inner steering rack arms

Pass 20 Sep 2012 145,252 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion starting round rear suspension

front and rear brake hoses corroded

nearside rear tyre wall perished

play in both front inner trackrods

Pass 14 May 2012 141,265 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 131,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 122,549 miles

brake pipes to rear comp.valve have some corrosion.

n/side front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion.

Pass 7 May 2009 112,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 106,544 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 106,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 100,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 94,506 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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N170 LMW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N170 LMW, 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 N170 LMW registered?

N170 LMW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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