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N844 DDY

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 DDY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 95,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Anti-Freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel arches corroded. Offside worse than nearside

Pass 26 May 2016 93,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Play in inner steering joints

Fail 18 May 2016 93,024 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear "d bush" (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Play in inner joints

Pass 27 May 2015 89,972 miles

battery slightly insecure

dampness of oil around engine

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear outer arch corrosion but outside prescribed areas

offside rear quarter body panel damage

Fail 26 May 2015 89,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

battery slightly insecure

dampness of oil around engine

offside rear outer arch corrosion but outside prescribed areas

offside rear quarter body panel damage

Pass 24 May 2014 86,404 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,205 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight play at both front steering arms

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,205 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play at both front steering arms

Pass 26 May 2012 79,853 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 79,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,672 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,989 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 61,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,649 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2006 55,783 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N844 DDY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N844 DDY, 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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N844 DDY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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