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N660 XRD

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

239,945 mi
Last recorded239,945 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN660 XRD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 239,945 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre has a cut in side wall

Fail 22 Dec 2014 239,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2013 227,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 206,322 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 206,322 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 183,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil loss from o/s/r of engine area

Slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Slight noise from power steering on lock to lock

o/s power steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2011 183,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil loss from o/s/r of engine area

Slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Slight noise from power steering on lock to lock

o/s power steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2010 161,651 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 106,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 136,109 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 135,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 109,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 75,985 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,395 miles

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

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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N660 XRD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey 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 N660 XRD, 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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N660 XRD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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