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N171 WNV

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,601 mi
Last recorded174,601 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 WNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 174,601 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 174,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 171,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 164,624 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 160,044 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 160,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 153,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 147,127 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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N171 WNV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N171 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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How do I check the history of N171 WNV?

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What year was N171 WNV registered?

N171 WNV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N171 WNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 WNV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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