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N957 ATF

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,766 mi
Last recorded141,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 ATF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 141,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 136,940 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,162 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,609 miles

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

Nearside Inner track control arm slight play

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to o/s front bodywork

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,103 miles

exhaust centre box/pipe section advance blowing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,135 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 70,076 miles

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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N957 ATF is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N957 ATF, 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 N957 ATF registered?

N957 ATF is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N957 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 ATF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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