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N216 WRW

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,725 mi
Last recorded170,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 WRW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 170,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 166,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 162,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 160,141 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 154,772 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 145,311 miles

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

drivers seatbelt locking mechanism slightly deteriorated

nearside wiperblade split slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 142,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 139,127 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 134,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 134,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 128,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 123,431 miles

engine managment light is on

Pass 21 Mar 2006 118,507 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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N216 WRW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N216 WRW, 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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What year was N216 WRW registered?

N216 WRW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N216 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 WRW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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