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N391 HLO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,736 mi
Last recorded151,736 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 HLO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 151,736 miles

both front wearing on inner edge

clutch juddering on pull off

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front seatbelt mouldy

Pass 16 Mar 2007 149,457 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 141,170 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 141,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N391 HLO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N391 HLO, 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 N391 HLO registered?

N391 HLO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N391 HLO safe to buy?

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