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N874 SDD

1996 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

122,159 mi
Last recorded122,159 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 SDD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2007 122,159 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on front to rear and rear brake pipes

engine overheating temp gauge not working

Fail 19 Sep 2007 122,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid low

engine misfireing

front brake discs worn

front number plate poor condition

high front brake inbalance

lap belt plastic cover broken

nearside front and rear tyres poor condition

nearside rear wheel rim diffrent type

rear brake pipes to and from rear vavle rusty

rear brakes out of balance

slight play in steering rack joints

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2007 116,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2006 106,845 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 106,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 96,131 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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N874 SDD is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N874 SDD, 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 N874 SDD registered?

N874 SDD is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N874 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N874 SDD shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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