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N397 XHH

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,873 mi
Last recorded128,873 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 XHH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 128,873 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 128,873 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 125,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 122,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 117,057 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 117,057 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 110,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 110,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 103,240 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 95,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,487 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 88,487 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N397 XHH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N397 XHH, 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 N397 XHH registered?

N397 XHH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N397 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 XHH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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