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N789 SPK

1996 Toyota Carina

Brown Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,816 mi
Last recorded125,816 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 SPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 125,816 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear under floors corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 119,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,796 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 104,195 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 104,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2006 98,139 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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N789 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Brown with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N789 SPK, 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 N789 SPK registered?

N789 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N789 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N789 SPK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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