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N733 EKP

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 EKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 105,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,677 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow at exhaust front by cat

Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,973 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow at exhaust front by cat

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,687 miles

Front brake pads look low

Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake pads look low

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,228 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,480 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,112 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,031 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 75,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,796 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 66,120 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,071 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 56,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,286 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,514 miles

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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N733 EKP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N733 EKP, 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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N733 EKP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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