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N532 XNT

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

234,021 mi
Last recorded234,021 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 XNT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 234,021 miles

Heavily underseaed

Pass 5 Nov 2015 200,055 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 188,632 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 176,345 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 166,240 miles

minor damage to windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 6 Jul 2011 162,054 miles

both number plates slightly discoloured

crack in windscreen not in swept area

nearside rear closing pannel slightly corroded

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2011 162,047 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both number plates slightly discoloured

nearside rear closing pannel slightly corroded

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2010 156,223 miles

2 X L.E.DS in centre stop light inoperative

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

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

both number plates cracked and slightly discoloured

both undersills slightly corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear sill slightly damaged

rear subframe slightly corroded

small crack in windscreen in zone 'A' on limit

Fail 26 Jun 2010 156,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2 X L.E.DS in centre stop light inoperative

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

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

both number plates cracked and slightly discoloured

both undersills slightly corroded

offside rear sill slightly damaged

rear subframe slightly corroded

small crack in windscreen in zone 'A' on limit

Pass 1 Jul 2009 150,837 miles

2x l.e.d.s inoperative in centre stp light

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 141,817 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear shocker has a slight leak

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2007 133,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

crack in wind screen not in swept area

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2006 123,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N532 XNT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N532 XNT, 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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N532 XNT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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