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N252 FTP

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,633 mi
Last recorded177,633 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 FTP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 177,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 158,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 139,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 122,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 104,292 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 97,858 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,262 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 93,262 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 90,066 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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N252 FTP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N252 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N252 FTP registered?

N252 FTP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N252 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N252 FTP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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