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N323 TPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,723 mi
Last recorded215,723 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 215,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2010 215,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 209,367 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 195,798 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 195,653 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

head gasket leaking oil

head light cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 184,919 miles

heat shield loose & rattling

signs of rusting around the rear metal brake pipes

very slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 24 Oct 2007 184,604 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

battery leaking

front brake discs corroded

front flexis cracking

manifold heatsheild broken

metal brake pipes into front flexis corroded

metal brake pipes into rear wheel cylinders corroded

n/s door trims coming off

n/s/r bumper broken

o/s headlamp holed

rear indicator colour fading

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 18 Oct 2006 170,747 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded .

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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N323 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N323 TPH, 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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N323 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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