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N198 SAY

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,144 mi
Last recorded176,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 SAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 176,144 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 176,142 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2016 171,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 165,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 157,930 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 157,480 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 150,638 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 150,469 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 143,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 143,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 139,698 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 139,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 129,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 129,582 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 117,122 miles

advise both rear inner anti roll bar bushes have movement

advise n/s/f brake hose shows perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2009 116,990 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 111,086 miles

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.

Fail 2 May 2008 111,082 miles

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.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 107,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 102,304 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe has corosion showing

Fail 26 Apr 2006 102,304 miles

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)

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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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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