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N684 FET

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,473 mi
Last recorded150,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN684 FET
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 150,473 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 150,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 140,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 132,901 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 132,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 124,820 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 124,820 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,036 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 117,036 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 111,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2007 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 103,703 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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N684 FET is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N684 FET, 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 N684 FET registered?

N684 FET is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N684 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N684 FET shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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