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N374 OEW

1996 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,677 mi
Last recorded148,677 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 OEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 148,677 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material uncoated end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 145,787 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all underside components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,793 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 141,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,381 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears to be leaking unable to confirm as underside if car is wet

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Jan 2016 136,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears to be leaking unable to confirm as underside if car is wet

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,970 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 117,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,279 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 98,670 miles

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

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

slight wear 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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N374 OEW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N374 OEW, 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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N374 OEW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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