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N241 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,634 mi
Last recorded170,634 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 170,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 159,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 150,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2010 150,623 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2010 141,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 141,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 135,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 128,415 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 128,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 128,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 124,876 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2007 115,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 112,616 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 108,889 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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N241 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N241 SPL, 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 N241 SPL registered?

N241 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N241 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N241 SPL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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