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N842 SPK

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 SPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,450 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,617 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 81,617 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 75,298 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in rack mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2006 67,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 67,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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N842 SPK 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 N842 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.

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What year was N842 SPK registered?

N842 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N842 SPK safe to buy?

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