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N676 MBJ

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,057 mi
Last recorded129,057 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 MBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 129,057 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside antiroll bar bush worn

nearside front door handle poor operation from outside has to be manually pushed down to shut

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

play in offside front steering (inner rack joint)

rear lamp lenses cracked

rear shock absorbers week

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Oct 2010 129,057 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside antiroll bar bush worn

nearside front door handle poor operation from outside has to be manually pushed down to shut

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

play in offside front steering (inner rack joint)

rear lamp lenses cracked

rear shock absorbers week

Pass 15 Oct 2009 116,219 miles

Both rear inner lenses slightly damaged.Slight wear both sides of steering rack.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 116,219 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear inner lenses slightly damaged.Slight wear both sides of steering rack.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,727 miles

play at steering rack on offside will need attention in near future.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,301 miles

offside front tread close to limit on inner edge.

play at steering rack on offside.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 94,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tread worn close to limit on inner edge:- possible connection to play in steering rack.

play at steering rack on offside:- keep in check.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,204 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 82,204 miles

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

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

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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N676 MBJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N676 MBJ, 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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N676 MBJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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