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N173 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,835 mi
Last recorded119,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 119,835 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,815 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Dec 2015 117,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,808 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

crack in nearside mirror glass

engine management light on

wear detected in rear antiroll d bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,399 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 104,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 99,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,513 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 93,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 86,746 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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N173 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N173 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 N173 SPL registered?

N173 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N173 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N173 SPL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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