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N263 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,721 mi
Last recorded81,721 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,443 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rack boots out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,480 miles

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

rad starting to deteorate

rear brakes noisey in rolling road

Fail 23 Jan 2013 73,463 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisey in rolling road

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,212 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,214 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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N263 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N263 SPH, 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 N263 SPH registered?

N263 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N263 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N263 SPH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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