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N38 VPC

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,554 mi
Last recorded105,554 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 VPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 105,554 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,263 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 105,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,772 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,134 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

petrol tank neck corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

petrol tank neck corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

petrol tank neck corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,374 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens taped up covering damage

Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,496 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 98,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 90,788 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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N38 VPC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N38 VPC, 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

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What year was N38 VPC registered?

N38 VPC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N38 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N38 VPC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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