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N180 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,401 mi
Last recorded151,401 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 151,401 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 151,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 141,481 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 141,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear service brake imbalanced across the axle may require adjustment or repair

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 133,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 123,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,788 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear anti roll bar d bushes showing signs of wear.

engine management light on.

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked but does not affect beam pattern.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall is slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front numberplate

Pass 25 Oct 2008 86,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2007 80,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 73,337 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 65,729 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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N180 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N180 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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N180 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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