MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,218 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
rear subframe rusty
rear underside of vehicle rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
rear subframe rusty
rear underside of vehicle rusty
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED AND SLOW TO RETRACT
OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS RUSTY
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM INNER JOINT
SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED AND SLOW TO RETRACT
OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS RUSTY
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM INNER JOINT
SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Both front wipers split on edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N478 SPR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc 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 N478 SPR, 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 N478 SPR registered?
N478 SPR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 February 1996.
Is N478 SPR safe to buy?
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