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N521 YDA

1996 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,094 mi
Last recorded127,094 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 YDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2007 127,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 127,094 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 121,724 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 121,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 115,068 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 115,068 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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N521 YDA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N521 YDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N521 YDA registered?

N521 YDA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N521 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 YDA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N521 YDA have outstanding finance?

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