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N727 MDS

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,797 mi
Last recorded74,797 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN727 MDS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,797 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management fault lamp on

fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,066 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 74,066 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake disc back plates corroded

engine management lamp on

fuel lines corroded

movement at wiper arms

trace of fuel leak at filler pipes

tread cracking at nearside rear tyre

washer bottle loose

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,335 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 72,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 72,149 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 72,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slight flat spot

rear wiper torn

signs of oil + power steering leaks

timing belt? due 60,000mls/5 yrs

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 MDS is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MDS, 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 N727 MDS registered?

N727 MDS is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N727 MDS safe to buy?

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