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N618 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,039 mi
Last recorded134,039 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 134,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 124,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 124,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 115,154 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 114,025 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2007 114,025 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 110,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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N618 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N618 SPH, 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 N618 SPH registered?

N618 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N618 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N618 SPH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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