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N236 DYA

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,299 mi
Last recorded135,299 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 DYA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 135,299 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 135,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight dampness on powersteering pipe

Fail 2 Nov 2010 132,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight dampness on powersteering pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2009 126,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 126,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 119,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 119,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 113,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 113,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 109,514 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 109,514 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 100,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N236 DYA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N236 DYA, 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 N236 DYA registered?

N236 DYA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N236 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 DYA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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