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N480 CMU

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,292 mi
Last recorded78,292 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 CMU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,292 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 78,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,663 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 55,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 52,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 52,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 49,202 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 45,621 miles

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

front number plate is slightly cracked

Pass 2 May 2007 45,621 miles

front number plate is slightly cracked

Pass 11 May 2006 43,833 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,982 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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N480 CMU is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N480 CMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N480 CMU registered?

N480 CMU is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N480 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 CMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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