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N608 BWF

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,915 mi
Last recorded85,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 BWF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,915 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 85,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Cooling Radiator Leaking

Evidence Of Fuel Leak Around Filler Neck Area

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,275 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DEEP CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE, JUST LEGAL. 185/65/14 H

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,603 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 77,603 miles

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL. 185/65/14 H

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.

PLAY / WEAR IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,139 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 73,138 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,418 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,129 miles

EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,948 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,891 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,985 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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N608 BWF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N608 BWF, 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 N608 BWF registered?

N608 BWF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N608 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 BWF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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