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N575 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,524 mi
Last recorded172,524 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN575 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 172,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 172,522 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 165,912 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 158,490 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 158,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside and nearside rear tyre inner edges are worn

oil leak

rear floors, inner sills and chassis corroded

steering rack is damp

Fail 1 Oct 2018 147,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyre inner edges are worn

oil leak

rear floors, inner sills and chassis corroded

steering rack is damp

Fail 21 Sep 2018 147,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 130,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 130,966 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 116,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,319 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,842 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,794 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,148 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,512 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,883 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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N575 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N575 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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N575 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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