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N902 SPK

1996 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,942 mi
Last recorded114,942 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 SPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 114,942 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,176 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 113,176 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,996 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 110,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,002 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,823 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,627 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,530 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 96,530 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,617 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 83,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,558 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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N902 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N902 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N902 SPK registered?

N902 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N902 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N902 SPK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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