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N814 YCT

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN814 YCT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,119 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside & nearside track rod end rubber boots split

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,360 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 63,336 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,584 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 59,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,916 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 55,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight misting of fluid on both rear shocker units.

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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N814 YCT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc 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 N814 YCT, 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 N814 YCT registered?

N814 YCT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N814 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N814 YCT 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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