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N91 CNC

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

114,596 mi
Last recorded114,596 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 CNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 114,596 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 114,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,285 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteroirated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,414 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog lamp damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,697 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 100,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,274 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 86,484 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,833 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,213 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,213 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,954 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,357 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,971 miles

Brake fluid on minimum

Breather hose under bonnet worn and rubbed through.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front wiper slightly torn but clears screen

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,547 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,425 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,113 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriated

Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,981 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,041 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,070 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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N91 CNC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 N91 CNC, 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 N91 CNC registered?

N91 CNC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N91 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N91 CNC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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