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N730 YDA

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

192,165 mi
Last recorded192,165 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 YDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 192,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre near wear bars.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 192,162 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s and n/s. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s. (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre near wear bars.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 188,496 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 188,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 185,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 185,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 184,371 miles

Advise alternator belt shredded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 184,371 miles

Advise alternator belt shredded

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 180,626 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 180,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2012 178,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 178,603 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 174,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 170,588 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2009 163,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 163,715 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 149,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 149,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 145,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 130,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 111,559 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 111,556 miles

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

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

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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N730 YDA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N730 YDA, 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 N730 YDA registered?

N730 YDA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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