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N771 RFP

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

184,025 mi
Last recorded184,025 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 RFP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 184,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 184,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 182,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 182,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 181,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 180,660 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 179,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 177,540 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 177,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 173,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 169,155 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 158,674 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 150,800 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 138,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 128,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,834 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,622 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 96,480 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,491 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 90,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 83,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 76,765 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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N771 RFP is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N771 RFP, 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 N771 RFP registered?

N771 RFP is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N771 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N771 RFP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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