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N773 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,827 mi
Last recorded73,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN773 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,827 miles

eng mng light on/emissions passed

Fail 10 Jul 2012 73,819 miles

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

eng mng light on/emissions passed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,437 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 72,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,287 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,287 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler neck/vent pipe corroding

nearside front wiper smearing

rear No plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2009 69,815 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler neck/vent pipe corroding

rear No plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2008 67,670 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroding at the rear

radiator leaking

rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,670 miles

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

brake pipes corroding at the rear

radiator leaking

rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 31 May 2007 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to offside rear brake pipe corroding at the rear

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

footbrake efficiency 52% recommend attention

front to rear brake pipes rusting

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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N773 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N773 SPL, 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 N773 SPL registered?

N773 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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