MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
suspect baffies loose in exhaust
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear wheel cylinder one mounting bolt sheared and bleed nipple sheared
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust corroded
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/r wheel binding slightly
radiator in very poor condition
slight leak on n/s/r shockabsorber
slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount
Chip not over 40mm in zone 'b' of screen
Engine management light came on during emission test
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight blow from manifold/ downpipe joint
Chip not over 40mm in zone 'b' of screen
Engine management light came on during emission test
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight blow from manifold/ downpipe joint
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N174 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N174 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.
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What year was N174 SPL registered?
N174 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.
Is N174 SPL safe to buy?
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