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N581 ACF

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,585 mi
Last recorded157,585 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 ACF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 157,585 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 153,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 140,449 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 140,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator leaking from header tank

Pass 29 Mar 2012 132,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 132,180 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 114,635 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 114,632 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres showing signs of perishing no splits or bulges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 106,675 miles

fr./rear wipers worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,974 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 82,429 miles

both front wiper rubbers in poor condition.

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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N581 ACF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N581 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N581 ACF registered?

N581 ACF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N581 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N581 ACF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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