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N249 HTM

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 HTM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 113,606 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust leaking ....

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,050 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 106,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,865 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 88,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 82,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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N249 HTM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N249 HTM, 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 HTM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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