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N547 CVP

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

238,966 mi
Last recorded238,966 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 CVP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 238,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 236,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 230,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S,N/S (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S,N/S SILLS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 222,313 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 222,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 212,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 202,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 193,386 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 182,275 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 173,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rearbrake drum has damp indicating possible cylinder leak.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil contamination around power steering components unable to fully inspect.

Rear seats back rests slightly insecure.

drivers door panel stripped

stickers on headlights

washers low pressure

Fail 14 Oct 2011 173,743 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rearbrake drum has damp indicating possible cylinder leak.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil contamination around power steering components unable to fully inspect.

Rear seats back rests slightly insecure.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 163,337 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 149,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 149,691 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 144,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 137,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2006 130,795 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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N547 CVP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N547 CVP, 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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N547 CVP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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