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N904 NHR

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,018 mi
Last recorded168,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 NHR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2013 168,018 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 166,046 miles

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

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

rear silencer corodded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 164,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 164,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 163,503 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 160,234 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play in steering rack [ o/s ]

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2009 160,185 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

windscreen damaged

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r brake cylinder bleed screw broken

o/s/r brake cylinder bleed screw broken

play in steering rack [ o/s ]

Pass 4 Jun 2008 157,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 155,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 149,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 149,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 149,361 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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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N904 NHR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N904 NHR, 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 N904 NHR registered?

N904 NHR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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