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N448 MWS

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 MWS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 97,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Fail 15 May 2017 97,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 17 May 2016 93,943 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 88,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2013 77,420 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 70,107 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 63,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,489 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 50,085 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 43,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,505 miles

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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N448 MWS is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N448 MWS, 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 N448 MWS registered?

N448 MWS is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N448 MWS safe to buy?

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