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N927 VPB

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,712 mi
Last recorded119,712 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN927 VPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 119,712 miles

Offside sill corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 117,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 114,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,818 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,020 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 106,020 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear sill collapsed but not showing corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 105,046 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,966 miles

centre rear seatbelt buckle ( on belt has slight damage

front number plate cracked

o/s outer washer jet missing screen

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

rear wiper split

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to check headlamp aim

Fail 24 Aug 2015 100,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door moulding (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre rear seatbelt buckle ( on belt has slight damage )

front discs worn, pads aprox 70% worn

front number plate cracked

misting of oil around pas pump area

o/s outer washer jet missing screen

oil leak

radiator damged also damp

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.6b)

rear subframe corroded

rear wiper split

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to check headlamp aim

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,098 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 98,074 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,955 miles

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

fuel tank vent pipe excessive corroded

nearside No plate light going dim

offside front wiper smearing,no add in water

slight oil leaks gearbox & engine

Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,010 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,167 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 67,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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N927 VPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N927 VPB, 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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N927 VPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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