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N676 XRD

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,465 mi
Last recorded152,465 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 XRD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 152,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 149,414 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 144,389 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 140,139 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 135,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 128,838 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box split (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 112,249 miles

advise n/s/r tyre perished o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyres are wearing low.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,467 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 95,388 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,991 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 80,914 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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N676 XRD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N676 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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What year was N676 XRD registered?

N676 XRD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N676 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N676 XRD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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