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N687 PUL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,087 mi
Last recorded51,087 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 PUL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 51,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,261 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,859 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,940 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,940 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,711 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,153 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,519 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,395 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 46,395 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,384 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,384 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 46,380 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,356 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,572 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,250 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N687 PUL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N687 PUL, 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 N687 PUL registered?

N687 PUL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N687 PUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N687 PUL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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