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N89 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,881 mi
Last recorded119,881 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,881 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,867 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 107,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 95,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,424 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,068 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 83,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,542 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 79,542 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 74,367 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 74,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,776 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,808 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,064 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,064 miles

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

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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N89 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N89 SPL, 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 N89 SPL registered?

N89 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N89 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 SPL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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