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N47 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 100,959 miles

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

E.M.L illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 100,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,033 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,949 miles

advised to replace front registration plate

Pass 9 Jul 2011 89,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,121 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 87,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,047 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 85,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 81,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 77,320 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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N47 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N47 SPL, 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 N47 SPL registered?

N47 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N47 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 SPL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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