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N617 CYC

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 CYC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 149,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside front strutt top top mounting freeplay

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

radiator leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2019 149,941 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside front strutt top top mounting freeplay

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

radiator leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2018 146,558 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag warning light not illuminating

both rear anti-roll-bar 'd' bushes slightly worn

radiator deteriorated and has slight weep

slight play in near side rear stab link lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2017 144,096 miles

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

car starting to get rusty at rear could do with a wax oil

Fail 9 Jan 2017 144,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded getting very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

car starting to get rusty at rear could do with a wax oil

Pass 6 Jan 2016 139,695 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 135,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 132,206 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,442 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 127,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 122,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,274 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 110,077 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,429 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 99,217 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,514 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 88,094 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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N617 CYC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N617 CYC, 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 N617 CYC registered?

N617 CYC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N617 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N617 CYC shows 18 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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