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N54 HRK

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,311 mi
Last recorded101,311 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 HRK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 101,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,351 miles

nearside dip beam set at maximum leval

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play detected in offside part of steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2010 87,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside dip beam set at maximum leval

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play detected in offside part of steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,470 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,754 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 66,754 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 64,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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N54 HRK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N54 HRK, 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 N54 HRK registered?

N54 HRK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N54 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N54 HRK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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