MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
double nut fitted to near side front track rod end
offside rear tyre low on pressure
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
double nut fitted to nearside front track rod end
Battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dirt ingress rear registration plate
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside track rod end boot split
rear registration plate faded and dirt ingress
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N551 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N551 SPL, 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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How do I check the history of N551 SPL?
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What year was N551 SPL registered?
N551 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 February 1996.
Is N551 SPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N551 SPL shows 6 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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