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N428 HLO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,433 mi
Last recorded117,433 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 HLO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,433 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 117,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 112,211 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,211 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,578 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 101,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 96,645 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 96,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 92,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 87,506 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

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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N428 HLO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N428 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.

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What year was N428 HLO registered?

N428 HLO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N428 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 HLO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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