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N500 PAM

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,904 mi
Last recorded74,904 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 PAM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,904 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 74,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,423 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,423 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 55,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 52,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,862 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,204 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,709 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing all over also starting to crack on outer edge still legal

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,518 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,462 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer walls tyres still legal

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 30 May 2007 23,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 20,606 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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N500 PAM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N500 PAM, 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 N500 PAM registered?

N500 PAM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N500 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 PAM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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