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N225 KBX

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 KBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 79,270 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 79,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 76,245 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 71,462 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 71,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 68,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 68,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 65,954 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 61,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 55,130 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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N225 KBX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N225 KBX, 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 N225 KBX registered?

N225 KBX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N225 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N225 KBX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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