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N229 TPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,260 mi
Last recorded141,260 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 141,260 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 136,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 135,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 135,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 134,410 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 128,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 123,310 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 123,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 117,310 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 117,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,221 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 112,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 106,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,794 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,683 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 90,460 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,726 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,046 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,046 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 76,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 71,031 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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N229 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N229 TPH, 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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N229 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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