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N680 XHH

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,679 mi
Last recorded193,679 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 XHH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 193,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 193,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 191,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 188,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 185,017 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 185,017 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 180,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 180,795 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 175,637 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 175,637 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 170,101 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 169,991 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)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 163,784 miles

rear shocker gaitors deteriorated

some play detceted at rear anti roll bar linkages

Pass 19 Apr 2010 157,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 150,073 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gases on flange at rear of CAT

front tyres getting towards legal limit of 1.6mm, 3mm remaining

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar linkages

Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,959 miles

Dampness around n/s of steering rack,check again next service.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 135,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 119,533 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 119,468 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

cat loose in silencer

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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N680 XHH 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 68.4%.

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 N680 XHH, 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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N680 XHH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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