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N693 FCR

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,016 mi
Last recorded182,016 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 FCR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 182,016 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 182,016 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 179,308 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 179,308 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 173,298 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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N693 FCR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N693 FCR, 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 N693 FCR registered?

N693 FCR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N693 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N693 FCR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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