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N201 HRN

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,023 mi
Last recorded167,023 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 HRN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 167,023 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 166,997 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 132,135 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 131,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both sides steering rack ends slightly worn.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,889 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 91,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 86,804 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 86,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play steering rack

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

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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N201 HRN 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 N201 HRN, 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 N201 HRN registered?

N201 HRN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N201 HRN safe to buy?

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