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N362 XRC

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,109 mi
Last recorded109,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 XRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 109,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 108,780 miles

Oil leak

engine sump corroded becoming excessively.

nearside front fog light lens damaged.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 108,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine sump corroded becoming excessively.

nearside front fog light lens damaged.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 103,574 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 103,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise slight play in steering rack

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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N362 XRC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N362 XRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N362 XRC?

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What year was N362 XRC registered?

N362 XRC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N362 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N362 XRC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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