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N286 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,768 mi
Last recorded69,768 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,404 miles

radiator leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,883 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 67,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,159 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 67,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,518 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 64,392 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,392 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,229 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 61,270 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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N286 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N286 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.

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What year was N286 SPH registered?

N286 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N286 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N286 SPH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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