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N249 FTP

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,681 mi
Last recorded159,681 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 FTP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 159,681 miles

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

nearside rear light lens damaged

odd size tyres on front to rear

part of front number plate missing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 159,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

nearside rear light lens damaged

odd size tyres on front to rear

part of front number plate missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 146,748 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

damage & corrosion to bodywork & bumpers

damage to nsr light units

Pass 28 Jul 2011 135,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

audible blow from manifold area

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

radiator in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2011 134,072 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2010 123,791 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 123,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

ns no plate light came on during test

Pass 28 Apr 2009 112,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2008 104,053 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,377 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 99,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,033 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 82,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

idle high.

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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N249 FTP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N249 FTP, 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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N249 FTP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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