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N192 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,524 mi
Last recorded119,524 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN192 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 119,524 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 119,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

EXHAUST REAR BOX FOULING ON PANEL

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 114,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 114,233 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2007 110,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 110,603 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 98,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N192 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N192 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 N192 SPL registered?

N192 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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