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N453 PAX

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,791 mi
Last recorded176,791 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 PAX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 176,791 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Nov 2013 166,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 155,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 155,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 143,375 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 143,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 134,669 miles

unable to see b/pads

Fail 16 Nov 2010 134,669 miles

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

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

unable to see b/pads

Pass 4 Nov 2009 125,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 104,453 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 104,338 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 81,303 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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N453 PAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N453 PAX, 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 N453 PAX registered?

N453 PAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N453 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N453 PAX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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