MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested due to blow from exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
STRONG ADVISE both front brake hoses show perishing / cracking
front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorated
o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn and has movement
o/s/r tyre wearing very low / nearing limit / is below 1.6mm on edges
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
STRONG ADVISE both front brake hoses show perishing / cracking
front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorated
o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn and has movement
o/s/r tyre wearing very low / nearing limit / is below 1.6mm on edges
oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre tread wearing low
rear brake pipes heavily corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
STRONG ADVISE n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge is bald on edge and worn at MOT limit
o/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge and perished
rear brake pipes heavily corroded
recommend tracking
rear brake pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre worn very low near ing limit / is below 1.6mm on inner edge / shows perishing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre worn very low near ing limit / is below 1.6mm on inner edge / shows perishing
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear anti roll bar droplinks have movement in balljoints and rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn
rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
n/s power steering gaitor has signs of weaping
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise both rear inner anti roll bar bushes have movement
advise n/s/f brake hose shows perishing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise both rear inner anti roll bar bushes have movement
advise n/s/f brake hose shows perishing
Brake components showing surface corrosion and age.
Metal and flexi brake pipe ferrells showing age, wear and corrosion.
Rear brake compensator corroded with brake pipes.
Slight play and wear in nearside and offside rear inner anti-roll bar bushes.
Slight play in offside rack spindle.
Steering and suspension components showing age and wear reflective of age and mileage of vehicle.
Surface corrosion to exhaust system and showing age.Downpipe/cat section pin-holed.
Surface corrosion to metal brake pies.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake components showing surface corrosion and age.
Metal and flexi brake pipe ferrells showing age, wear and corrosion.
Rear brake compensator corroded with brake pipes.
Slight play and wear in nearside and offside rear inner anti-roll bar bushes.
Slight play in offside rack spindle.
Steering and suspension components showing age and wear reflective of age and mileage of vehicle.
Surface corrosion to exhaust system and showing age.Downpipe/cat section pin-holed.
Surface corrosion to metal brake pies.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake hoses perishing
both front tyres wearing on edges o/s/f tyre tread low [step down tyres] monitor wear
n/s/r tyre getting low monitor wear
slight corrosion on metal brake pipes in places
n/s/r metal brake pipe has corosion showing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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N198 SAY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N198 SAY, 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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N198 SAY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 May 1996.
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