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N938 MDS

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 MDS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,974 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 117,714 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,727 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 105,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,419 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 92,383 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 143,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 143,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 134,534 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 134,522 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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N938 MDS is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N938 MDS, 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 N938 MDS registered?

N938 MDS is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N938 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N938 MDS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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