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N46 HBP

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,303 mi
Last recorded117,303 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 HBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,303 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 117,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) siderod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel siderod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 110,612 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 110,610 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,310 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres getting low on inner treads

brake fluid getting low

front brake pads getting low?

slight play in both sides inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low on inner treads

brake fluid getting low

front brake pads getting low?

slight play in both sides inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,015 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 74,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 68,520 miles

O/S/R footbrake less effecient than n/s.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,520 miles

O/S/R footbrake less effecient than n/s.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are near legal limit and starting to perish

offside rear tyre is on legal limit and starting to perish

passengers wiper blade slightly split at end but clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,105 miles

see previous advises.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 56,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in both n/s and o/s steering track control arms.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 45,542 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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N46 HBP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N46 HBP, 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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N46 HBP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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