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N74 MMW

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 MMW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 129,333 miles

engine intermitant bad missfire

Fail 16 Nov 2011 129,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine intermitant bad missfire

Pass 8 Dec 2010 128,361 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 128,352 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 125,951 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 125,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 122,588 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 119,230 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 119,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 117,267 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 117,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N74 MMW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N74 MMW, 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 N74 MMW registered?

N74 MMW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N74 MMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 MMW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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