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N471 PUC

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,602 mi
Last recorded171,602 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 PUC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 171,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 171,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 169,938 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 169,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 169,812 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 168,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 164,447 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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N471 PUC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N471 PUC, 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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N471 PUC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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