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N959 SPK

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,708 mi
Last recorded141,708 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 SPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 141,708 miles

slight corrosion to rear metal brakr pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2009 134,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light staying on

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

slight deterioration/play to n/s/f steering rack rubber mount

Fail 23 Nov 2009 134,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light staying on

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

slight deterioration/play to n/s/f steering rack rubber mount

Pass 20 Nov 2008 126,473 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

moderate corrosion to rear suspension x-member

moderate surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Fail 19 Nov 2008 126,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

moderate corrosion to rear suspension x-member

moderate surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Pass 22 Nov 2007 119,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 112,375 miles

heavy surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

moderate perishing and splitting to n/s/f brake hose[not yet though to inner canvas]

slight perishing to o/s/f brake hose

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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N959 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N959 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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N959 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N959 SPK safe to buy?

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