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N54 YTV

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Lpg 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

258,003 mi
Last recorded258,003 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 YTV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 258,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 242,626 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 242,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 227,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 212,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner and outer sills have been heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2012 212,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner and outer sills have been heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2011
Fail 13 Jul 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 179,522 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 179,522 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 167,658 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 154,406 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 138,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 138,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 124,195 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 123,759 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

body filler in n/s sill repair

Pass 26 Jun 2006 123,290 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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N54 YTV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N54 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

N54 YTV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N54 YTV safe to buy?

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