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N329 TPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,767 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,232 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,488 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 77,488 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,926 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,601 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,588 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,193 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 46,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N329 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N329 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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What year was N329 TPH registered?

N329 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N329 TPH safe to buy?

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