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N68 RPK

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,443 mi
Last recorded152,443 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN68 RPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 152,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipe ends by lsv valve are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 152,416 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipe ends by lsv valve are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 144,315 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 144,315 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 140,729 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 136,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,806 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,718 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 100,312 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,216 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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N68 RPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N68 RPK, 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 N68 RPK registered?

N68 RPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N68 RPK safe to buy?

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