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N506 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,842 mi
Last recorded193,842 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 193,842 miles

Fuel filler neck corroding but not leaking

Fuel pipe at rear corroding but not leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 193,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filler neck corroding but not leaking

Fuel pipe at rear corroding but not leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 192,138 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings detriorated but exhaust still supported

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 189,761 miles

Slight play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 7 May 2010 188,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 186,365 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 186,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 179,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 173,779 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 173,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake comp brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

knocking on front

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 22 Apr 2006 166,201 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 166,201 miles

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

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

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

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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N506 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N506 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.

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What year was N506 SPL registered?

N506 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N506 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 SPL shows 12 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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