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N426 LPV

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 LPV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 133,628 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 133,588 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 124,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust has been repaired with exhaust paste

Fail 1 Aug 2007 124,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 118,672 miles

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

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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N426 LPV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N426 LPV, 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 N426 LPV registered?

N426 LPV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N426 LPV safe to buy?

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