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N460 LYG

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 LYG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 78,765 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,287 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 75,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,211 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 73,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits .772 actual default limit .3 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,799 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 70,443 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine misfire

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 65,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,124 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 48,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010
Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,609 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,072 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,072 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 42,771 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 42,765 miles

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

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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N460 LYG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N460 LYG, 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 N460 LYG registered?

N460 LYG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N460 LYG shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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