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N628 KPV

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,017 mi
Last recorded149,017 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN628 KPV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 149,017 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 148,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

front brake hoses perished and splitting

front number plate cracked

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

n/s windscreen wiper mechanism worn (free play at spindle)

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear of inner door sills corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2009 136,927 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 136,927 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 127,090 miles

rear offside light lense slightly damaged.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 127,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear offside light lense slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 119,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 107,041 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 97,840 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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N628 KPV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N628 KPV, 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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N628 KPV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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