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N890 YHN

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 YHN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 103,537 miles

sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 103,534 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 100,055 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 100,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 91,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,074 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 82,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N890 YHN is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N890 YHN, 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 N890 YHN registered?

N890 YHN is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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