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N91 PNL

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,611 mi
Last recorded91,611 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 PNL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 91,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,960 miles

Boot and back seats full impeding full inspection.

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,851 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,785 miles

EML light on.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 76,022 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 75,077 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Feb 2013 167,861 miles

Inner Sills Starting To Corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,653 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,531 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 65,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 64,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 64,380 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 64,374 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,580 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 62,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PNL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

N91 PNL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N91 PNL safe to buy?

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