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N727 EKO

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

196,991 mi
Last recorded196,991 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN727 EKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 196,991 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 184,835 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2017 184,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak ()

Rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 168,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 168,173 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 159,919 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link worn

fuel filter neck corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 159,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front anti roll bar link worn

Offside Front tyre worn

fuel filter neck corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 152,043 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 152,031 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 23 Oct 2013 146,421 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 140,814 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,530 miles

front number plate cracked

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 13 Sep 2011 137,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate cracked

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2010 134,182 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 134,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 130,144 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 130,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 126,388 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 120,610 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 120,610 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 105,700 miles

front bumper insecure left hand

Fail 13 May 2006 105,700 miles

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

front bumper insecure left hand

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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N727 EKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N727 EKO, 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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N727 EKO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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