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N514 KPS

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,329 mi
Last recorded68,329 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN514 KPS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,329 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 68,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,407 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 61,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,489 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,071 miles

radiator deteriorated

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,640 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 35,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 23,325 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,809 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,093 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,038 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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N514 KPS is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N514 KPS, 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 KPS is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N514 KPS safe to buy?

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