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N656 CAR

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,565 mi
Last recorded101,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 CAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes too cylinders slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on

slight exhaust leak centre section

Pass 31 Jan 2018 99,989 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,062 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,216 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,866 miles

engine management light is on

slight binding on n/side rear brake

Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,059 miles

engine mangement light is on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 83,048 miles

Both front and rear number plates are becoming stained with black marks.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 83,047 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front and rear number plates are becoming stained with black marks.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,029 miles

Front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated.

both rear indicator lamps are starting to lose their amber colour.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,263 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 72,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 72,173 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 67,725 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 67,725 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N656 CAR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N656 CAR, 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 N656 CAR registered?

N656 CAR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N656 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N656 CAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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