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N231 TPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,469 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 99,469 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 96,157 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 96,000 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised chip in windsreen no more 40mm o/s front lower

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N231 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N231 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N231 TPH registered?

N231 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N231 TPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 TPH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N231 TPH have outstanding finance?

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