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N221 GBP

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 GBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 126,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 126,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +brake back plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 126,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +brake back plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Three pipes to and from rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 125,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Three pipes to and from rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Three pipes to and from brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 124,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Three pipes to and from brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,646 miles

Both front suspension hubs heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,099 miles

Both front suspension hubs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has some heavier perishing in tread

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,325 miles

Both front suspension hubs heavily corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

offside front tyre perishing

whole exhaust signs corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

centre exhaust signs corrosion

front discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and nearing limit

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

offsiode front tyre worn edges nearing wear markers

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,411 miles

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

centre exhaust slight corrosion

front discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear and worn edges

offside front shock absorber misting oil

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 17 Feb 2014 117,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

centre exhaust slight corrosion

front discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear and worn edges

offside front shock absorber misting oil

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,460 miles

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

centre exhaust slight corrosion

front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre has slight perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 105,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 100,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

slight deterioration rear numberplate

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,638 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play to both front anti roll bar links

Fail 9 Feb 2009 94,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 77,764 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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N221 GBP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N221 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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N221 GBP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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