MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
356,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension components corroded some heavily
front number plate in very poor condition
general corrosion underneath heavy in places
nearside rear tyre worn
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres worn
all suspension components corroded some heavily
front number plate in very poor condition
general corrosion underneath heavy in places
nearside rear tyre worn
body in poor condition
damp around steering rack
front cross member in poor condition and corroded
front number plate in poor condition
general corrosion every where
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body in poor condition
damp around steering rack
front cross member in poor condition and corroded
front number plate in poor condition
general corrosion every where
nearside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge
damp around power steering pump
front number plate in poor condition
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
damp around power steering pump
front number plate in poor condition
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
brake fluid level low
chip in screen but not in swept area
front number plate in poor condition
nearside bottom ball joint has slight play
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chip in screen but not in swept area
damp around back of steering pump
front number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear outer sills heavily corrodeed
chip in screen but not in swept area
exhaust heatshield insecure
front number plate in poor condition
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear outer sills heavily corrodeed
chip in screen but not in swept area
exhaust heatshield insecure
front number plate in poor condition
front crossmember corroded
front number plate in poor condition
metal fuel pipes corroded
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded
offside rackend ball joint has slight play
offside rear antiroll link has slight play in ball joint
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
metal fuel pipes corroded
front crossmember corroded
front number plate in poor condition
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded
offside rackend ball joint has slight play
offside rear antiroll link has slight play in ball joint
both steering rackend ball joints have slight play
front crossmamber in poor condition
front number plate in poor condition
front shockers becoming weak
radiator in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both steering rackend ball joints have slight play
front crossmamber in poor condition
front number plate in poor condition
front shockers becoming weak
radiator in poor condition
chip in screen but out of swept area
front crossmember heavily corroded and in poor condition
front number plate in poor condition
offside rackend ball joint has slight play
radiator in poor condition
rear exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chip in screen but out of swept area
front crossmember heavily corroded and in poor condition
front number plate in poor condition
offside rackend ball joint has slight play
radiator in poor condition
rear exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow
front number plate in poor condition
offside front metal brake pipe in poor condition
offside rack end ball joint has slight play
rear exhaust in very poor condition
small chip in screen but not in swept area
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front number plate in poor condition
offside front metal brake pipe in poor condition
offside rack end ball joint has slight play
rear exhaust in very poor condition
small chip in screen but not in swept area
front number plate in poor condition
n/s steering rack gaiter in poor condition
steering rack end ball joint has slight play
slight play in o/s end of steering rack
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N514 ARR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N514 ARR, 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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N514 ARR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 May 1996.
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