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N43 AUY

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,392 mi
Last recorded95,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 AUY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 95,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,563 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,980 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,682 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2012 73,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,328 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,005 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 52,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,284 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 46,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE:- we recomend a new offside front lower suspension arm bush is fitted A.S.A.P.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake performance readings:- †front = 370 / 350 †rear = 230 / 220 †park = 200 / 190 †front balance = 300 / 230.

coolant system pressure.

lower steering U/J has been oiled.

metal brake pipes have been oiled.

nearside & offside front & rear brake flexy hose ferrules are corroded.

nearside & offside front outer sill damaged.

nearside & offside front slight play at wheels.

radiator condition.

Fail 27 Jan 2006 40,924 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

STRONGLY ADVISE:- we recomend a new offside front lower suspension arm bush is fitted A.S.A.P.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake performance readings:- †front = 370 / 350 †rear = 230 / 220 †park = 200 / 190 †front balance = 300 / 230.

coolant system pressure.

lower steering U/J has been oiled.

metal brake pipes have been oiled.

nearside & offside front & rear brake flexy hose ferrules are corroded.

nearside & offside front outer sill damaged.

nearside & offside front slight play at wheels.

radiator 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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N43 AUY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N43 AUY, 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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N43 AUY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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