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N955 SPK

1996 Toyota Carina

Bronze Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 SPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,163 miles

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

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,453 miles

front suspension crossmember/chassis is showin g corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,453 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension crossmember/chassis is showin g corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,975 miles

2x front to rear and 2x front to flexables metal brake pipes are showing corrosion[REPLACE BEFORE NEXT MOT]

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,905 miles

some front and rear metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2009 86,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

some front and rear metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,941 miles

both front tyre treads are very low

ns/r light unit reflector sect has been dislodged

ns/r metal brake piping to wheel cylinder is corroding.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,548 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

ns/f headlamp has a small hole in glass

ns/f os/f and ns/r metal brake piping are showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,949 miles

ns/f headlamp has a small hole in glass

ns/f os/f and ns/r metal brake piping are showing corrosion

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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N955 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Bronze with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N955 SPK, 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 N955 SPK registered?

N955 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N955 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N955 SPK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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