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N733 XRA

1996 Toyota Carina

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

152,031 mi
Last recorded152,031 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 XRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 152,031 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Slight corrosion on steel brake pipe to nearside rear hose

Fail 21 Apr 2009 152,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Slight corrosion on steel brake pipe to nearside rear hose

Pass 12 Apr 2008 133,682 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2008 133,680 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2007 115,143 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 115,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 115,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 XRA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 XRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N733 XRA registered?

N733 XRA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N733 XRA safe to buy?

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