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N720 EKW

1996 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,010 mi
Last recorded197,010 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 EKW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 197,010 miles

Front near side tyre worn on outide edge

Front near side wheel bearing slight play

Front number plate cracked

Rear near side number plate light insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2008 189,843 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 189,762 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge (tracking issue)

offside rear tyre has two nails

Pass 7 Sep 2007 182,163 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 181,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 171,512 miles

Oil leak

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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N720 EKW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N720 EKW, 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 N720 EKW registered?

N720 EKW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N720 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N720 EKW shows 6 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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