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N522 SFH

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,973 mi
Last recorded131,973 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 SFH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 129,932 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 124,499 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,926 miles

Front number plate deteroated

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2015 110,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,421 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,343 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 91,131 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

vehicle struggled to pass emissions

Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,131 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

vehicle struggled to pass emissions

Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear lens cracked not showing white light front pads look low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,432 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

O/S/R Light cluster is cracked.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,196 miles

Front number plate is cracked but still readable.

O/S/Rear light cluster is cracked.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,791 miles

O/S/R LIGHT CRACKED

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,270 miles

driverside rear light lense damaged.driverside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,262 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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N522 SFH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 N522 SFH, 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 N522 SFH registered?

N522 SFH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N522 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 SFH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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