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N738 OUD

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,957 mi
Last recorded182,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 OUD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 182,957 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 182,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 171,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 160,745 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 160,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 150,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 150,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 139,787 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 139,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 128,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 118,770 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 118,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 106,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 90,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N738 OUD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N738 OUD, 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 N738 OUD registered?

N738 OUD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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