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N387 MPN

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,330 mi
Last recorded262,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 MPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 262,330 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated\nsf tyre inner tread wear\slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2009 259,682 miles

play at steering rack os trackrod\front number plate\brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2008 255,268 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 255,266 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 250,604 miles

issued at first test

Fail 16 Jan 2007 250,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front+rear brakes slight uneven

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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N387 MPN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N387 MPN, 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 N387 MPN registered?

N387 MPN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N387 MPN safe to buy?

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