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N293 YKL

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,366 mi
Last recorded105,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 YKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,366 miles

Heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

Nearside front wheel heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

Nearside front wheel heavily corroded

Nearside front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,549 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2012 94,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,019 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Clutch Worn/slipping

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,900 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2010 82,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,933 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 68,553 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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N293 YKL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N293 YKL, 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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N293 YKL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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