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N692 OYL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN692 OYL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,083 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 60,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,975 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 54,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,537 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 49,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,423 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 45,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,227 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 37,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,957 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 34,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,533 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 33,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N692 OYL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N692 OYL, 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 N692 OYL registered?

N692 OYL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N692 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N692 OYL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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