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N539 NAM

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,837 mi
Last recorded116,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 NAM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 116,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 116,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 113,996 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 109,699 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,699 miles

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 10 Jan 2009 106,293 miles

crack to nearside rear light lens

Fail 10 Jan 2009 106,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

crack to nearside rear light lens

Pass 16 Jan 2008 103,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 100,514 miles

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

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

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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N539 NAM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N539 NAM, 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 N539 NAM registered?

N539 NAM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N539 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N539 NAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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