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N758 VSB

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN758 VSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,216 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

air leak in inlet manifold

all brake flexible ferruls corroded

exhaust manifold heat shield rattling

numerous suspension components slightly corroded

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 2 Feb 2013 81,216 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air leak in inlet manifold

all brake flexible ferruls corroded

exhaust manifold heat shield rattling

front exhaust pipe slightly split and leaking

fuel filler pipes corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

numerous suspension components slightly corroded

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,327 miles

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,396 miles

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

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

rear suspension slightly corroded

steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2011 73,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear suspension slightly corroded

steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,436 miles

F Flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded in front of fuel tank

Fail 22 Jan 2010 68,436 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

F Flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,277 miles

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,881 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 59,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 55,458 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 55,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 49,773 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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N758 VSB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N758 VSB, 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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N758 VSB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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