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N602 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,237 mi
Last recorded78,237 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,237 miles

advise ns outer mirror cracked

advise signs of corrosion on & under car

advise signs of corrosion on front & rear springs

advise signs of corrosion on fuel & brake pipes

Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise ns outer mirror cracked

advise signs of corrosion on & under car

advise signs of corrosion on front & rear springs

advise signs of corrosion on fuel & brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,659 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 75,796 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

center section of exhaust blowing

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,778 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,869 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,938 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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N602 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N602 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N602 SPL registered?

N602 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N602 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N602 SPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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