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N601 YEW

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,377 mi
Last recorded124,377 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 YEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 124,377 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine light is on

off side rear tyre speed rating is 84T all other tyres are 84H

Fail 7 Nov 2009 124,376 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine light is on

off side rear tyre speed rating is 84T all other tyres are 84H

Pass 14 Nov 2008 115,401 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 115,400 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 107,071 miles

n s r seat belt not check correctly child seat fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2007 107,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

n s r seat belt not check correctly child seat fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 100,253 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 100,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 94,423 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)

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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N601 YEW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N601 YEW, 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 N601 YEW registered?

N601 YEW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N601 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N601 YEW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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