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N399 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,489 mi
Last recorded102,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2008 102,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn outter edge

slight blow to exhaust centre box

surface corrossion to varius brake pipes

varius oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2008 102,489 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outter edge

slight blow to exhaust centre box

surface corrossion to varius brake pipes

varius oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2007 95,515 miles

has per sheet 370188887011

Fail 29 Mar 2007 95,515 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,839 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 76,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N399 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N399 SPH, 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 N399 SPH registered?

N399 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N399 SPH safe to buy?

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