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N393 HCA

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,310 mi
Last recorded160,310 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 HCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2012 160,310 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2011 148,003 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 141,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front plate damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 125,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 108,204 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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N393 HCA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N393 HCA, 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 N393 HCA registered?

N393 HCA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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