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N551 PHX

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 PHX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack ends (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,887 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,887 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,018 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,727 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,629 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,629 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,015 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,407 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,419 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,382 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 58,382 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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N551 PHX is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N551 PHX, 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 N551 PHX registered?

N551 PHX is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N551 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 PHX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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