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N593 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN593 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 112,050 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 112,029 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 109,301 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 107,855 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 105,240 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 105,239 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipoe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,966 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 19 Feb 2013 102,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 101,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,706 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 100,706 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 100,007 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 100,007 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 99,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 99,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 97,079 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,694 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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N593 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N593 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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What year was N593 SPL registered?

N593 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N593 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N593 SPL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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