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N181 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,637 mi
Last recorded63,637 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,424 miles

Corrosion.Radiater corroed

Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion.Radiater corroed

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

fRONT PLATE CRACKED / CORROSION / RADIATER CORROED

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,799 miles

Front plate cracked / General corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front plate cracked / General corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,171 miles

Front / rear suspension components corroed

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,364 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroed Brake pipes undersealed Rear brake back plates corroed

Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,364 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroed Brake pipes undersealed Rear brake back plates corroed

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,743 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,088 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,088 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,767 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,033 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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N181 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N181 SPH, 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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N181 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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