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N588 WSO

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,784 mi
Last recorded126,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 WSO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 126,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 126,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 117,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2009 117,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2008 112,372 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

brake load comp valve corroding

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

coil springs corroding

floor,chassis,subframes inner sills corroding

front panel corroding(not checked properly due to covers)

fuel pipes & fuel filler pipes corroding badly(not checked above covers)

n/s bottom bushes splitting,unbonding

n/s outer sill slight damage

no. plates starting to discolour

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge,close to limit

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing

slight exhaust blow front joint

slight exhaust blow rear section

slight play steering rack

Fail 27 Dec 2007 112,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

brake load comp valve corroding

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

coil springs corroding

floor,chassis,subframes inner sills corroding

front panel corroding(not checked properly due to covers)

fuel pipes & fuel filler pipes corroding badly(not checked above covers)

n/s bottom bushes splitting,unbonding

n/s outer sill slight damage

no. plates starting to discolour

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge,close to limit

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing

slight exhaust blow front joint

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2006 104,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel lines corroded and poor

Fail 29 Aug 2006 104,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel lines corroded and poor

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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N588 WSO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N588 WSO, 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 N588 WSO registered?

N588 WSO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N588 WSO safe to buy?

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