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N495 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

147,979 mi
Last recorded147,979 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2006 147,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 147,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 147,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N495 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N495 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N495 SPL registered?

N495 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N495 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 SPL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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