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N45 MFR

1996 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

135,597 mi
Last recorded135,597 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 MFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 135,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 134,746 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 134,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 133,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 133,795 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 137,755 miles

brake pipe corroded middle

Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 131,324 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 131,324 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 129,878 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

off side front tyre on legal limits

Pass 3 May 2018 128,040 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 12 May 2017 126,286 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 126,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 124,634 miles

front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 124,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 122,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 120,809 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

slight wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2013 118,171 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 118,171 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 115,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,198 miles

driver seatbelt untwisted

Pass 12 May 2010 109,148 miles

driver seat belt removed and untwisted

Pass 11 May 2009 106,143 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front registration plate slight deterioration

offside front seat belt twisted

radiator poor condition

Fail 1 May 2009 106,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front registration plate slight deterioration

offside front seat belt twisted

radiator poor condition

Pass 8 May 2008 97,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 8 May 2008 97,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 10 May 2007 85,558 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2007 85,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2006 75,152 miles
Fail 11 May 2006

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 75,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N45 MFR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N45 MFR, 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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N45 MFR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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