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N737 HLO

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 HLO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,672 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT. uneven wear o/s/r tyre tread.

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

n/s/f side lamp dim.

o/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s/f tyre tread wearing inner edge.

poor wiper clearing action

Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT. uneven wear o/s/r tyre tread.

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

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

n/s/f indicator lamp poor fit (accident damage n/s/f of car).

n/s/f side lamp dim.

o/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s/f tyre tread wearing inner edge.

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,931 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 65,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,750 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers outer washer jet not working

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,551 miles

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

both wiper blades split

n/s registration plate lamp dimmer than o/s

o/s outer washer jet not working

Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both wiper blades split

n/s registration plate lamp dimmer than o/s

o/s outer washer jet not working

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,388 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW AT EDGES

Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,862 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 41,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge

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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N737 HLO is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N737 HLO, 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 N737 HLO registered?

N737 HLO is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N737 HLO safe to buy?

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