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N504 XTV

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,285 mi
Last recorded114,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 XTV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 114,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 110,948 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel ,pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coatign & above covers)

brake pads not checked

exhaust corroding,slight blow

front bumper slight damage(o/s)

front chassis,front panel corroding(not checked properly due to covers)

front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

fuel filler pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking,nail intread

rear chassis,rear inner sills,rear subframe corroding

slight wear rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2008 110,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel ,pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coatign & above covers)

brake pads not checked

front bumper slight damage(o/s)

front chassis,front panel corroding(not checked properly due to covers)

front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

fuel filler pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking,nail intread

rear chassis,rear inner sills,rear subframe corroding

slight wear rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 29 May 2007 105,413 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 105,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.Front chassis corroding †2.Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers) †3.Slight exhaust blow centre joint †4.o/s/f & rear tyres cracking †5.o/s/f bumper slight damage

6.Front no. plaet cracked †7.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Pass 3 May 2006 100,470 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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N504 XTV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N504 XTV, 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 N504 XTV registered?

N504 XTV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N504 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N504 XTV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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