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N472 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,566 mi
Last recorded158,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN472 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 158,566 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 151,207 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 151,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 147,942 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 147,942 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 143,873 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 139,519 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 139,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 133,155 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2005 123,016 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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N472 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N472 SPH, 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 N472 SPH registered?

N472 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N472 SPH safe to buy?

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