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N489 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,341 mi
Last recorded175,341 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 175,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible (3.6.B.2c)

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 172,600 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All visible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 170,332 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 170,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 167,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 164,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 160,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 156,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 151,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 12 Oct 2010 151,048 miles

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 143,739 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r light lense

Fail 14 Oct 2009 143,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight damage to n/s/r light lense

Pass 24 Oct 2008 136,762 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 127,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 109,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 95,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N489 SPH 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 81.3%.

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 N489 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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N489 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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