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N78 UPF

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 UPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 132,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 132,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 128,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 118,016 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 118,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 103,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 103,220 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

chip on windscreen.

rear antirollbar end links have some play.

wipers both in poor condition.

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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N78 UPF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N78 UPF, 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 N78 UPF registered?

N78 UPF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N78 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 UPF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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