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N738 SPK

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,729 mi
Last recorded114,729 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 SPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 213,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 103,304 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,194 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 93,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,798 miles

engine light on

whole under side of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,079 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Nov 2012 73,064 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,953 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Nov 2010 69,952 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,952 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,251 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,317 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake imbalance advise rear brake check

Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,609 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 53,754 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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N738 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPK, 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 N738 SPK registered?

N738 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N738 SPK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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