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N331 TPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,300 mi
Last recorded75,300 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 74,892 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,484 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,223 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,223 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,567 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,401 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 57,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 51,051 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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N331 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc 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 N331 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 N331 TPH registered?

N331 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N331 TPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 TPH 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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