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N27 XNV

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,053 mi
Last recorded127,053 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 XNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 127,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 127,049 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 123,625 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyre treads getting low

front number plate faded

nearside front tyre on minimum tread depth limit

nearside windscreen washer partially blocked

offside front tyre tread low

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 123,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front number plate faded

battery insecure

both rear tyre treads getting low

nearside front tyre on minimum tread depth limit

nearside windscreen washer partially blocked

offside front tyre tread low

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 119,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake pipe from flexi starting to corrode

nearside front brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

nearside front tyre on wearbars

Fail 10 Mar 2010 115,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake pipe from flexi starting to corrode

nearside front brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

nearside front tyre on wearbars

Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,421 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,372 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,356 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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N27 XNV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N27 XNV, 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 N27 XNV registered?

N27 XNV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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