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N748 LFV

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 LFV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,433 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 70,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

chassis rusty various places

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,152 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,165 miles

EM Light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,716 miles

E/M light on showwing fault

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,716 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

E/M light on showwing fault

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,851 miles

advise clutch slipping severely

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,942 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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N748 LFV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N748 LFV, 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 N748 LFV registered?

N748 LFV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N748 LFV safe to buy?

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