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N703 HTM

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 HTM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,097 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper torn

offside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 5 May 2016 72,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper torn

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 71,219 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread cracking & worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,573 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 65,573 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper blade torn on ends

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,683 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,166 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 58,230 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,066 miles

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

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

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

offside steering rack gaitor starting to split,

radiator poor condition.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,094 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 53,092 miles

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

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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N703 HTM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N703 HTM, 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 N703 HTM registered?

N703 HTM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N703 HTM safe to buy?

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