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N196 WNV

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,612 mi
Last recorded109,612 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 WNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

fuel filler neck / power steering pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,955 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 103,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,365 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,879 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 88,787 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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N196 WNV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N196 WNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N196 WNV registered?

N196 WNV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N196 WNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 WNV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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