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N186 FFM

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,319 mi
Last recorded148,319 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 FFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 148,319 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 148,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 145,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 137,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes to and from rear load valve slightly corroded

middle section exghaust has a slight leak at joint

n/s o/s/r from brake hose to cylinder brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f to brake hose brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 137,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 131,900 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 126,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes requires attention

Pass 20 Dec 2011 126,014 miles

rear brakes requires attention

Fail 29 Dec 2010 120,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 120,449 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 116,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,606 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 107,235 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,189 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 95,781 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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N186 FFM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N186 FFM, 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 N186 FFM registered?

N186 FFM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N186 FFM safe to buy?

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