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N211 GBP

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,901 mi
Last recorded167,901 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 GBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 167,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 167,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 163,975 miles

Fuel breather pipe rusty

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Offside front and both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Offside rear valve stem perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Slight deterioration on brake hoses on all four corners

Slight engine and power steering oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2015 163,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf wiper splitting

nsr fuel breather pipe corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2014 156,955 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2014 156,823 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 149,889 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 149,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 144,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 139,034 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 133,015 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 125,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 125,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 115,842 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 22 Jan 2007 106,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 96,729 miles

steering rack has slight freeplay in both sides

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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N211 GBP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N211 GBP, 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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N211 GBP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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