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N242 OYY

1996 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,186 mi
Last recorded113,186 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 OYY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,186 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 113,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 98,122 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 92,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED. NOT AFFECTING HEADLAMP AIM IMAGE

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

REAR ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO REAR AND BOOT FLOOR.

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

Pass 16 May 2006 92,737 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED. NOT AFFECTING HEADLAMP AIM IMAGE

REAR ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO REAR AND BOOT FLOOR.

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

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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N242 OYY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N242 OYY, 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 N242 OYY registered?

N242 OYY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N242 OYY safe to buy?

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