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N450 SAY

1996 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,264 mi
Last recorded156,264 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 SAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 156,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 132,739 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 132,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 132,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 128,172 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 128,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 128,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 119,374 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 119,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 108,603 miles

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

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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N450 SAY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N450 SAY, 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 N450 SAY registered?

N450 SAY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N450 SAY safe to buy?

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