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N961 MBW

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,283 mi
Last recorded155,283 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 MBW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 155,283 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 155,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 150,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 149,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 149,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 145,625 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 141,918 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 138,303 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 138,303 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 134,287 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 138,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 125,260 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 119,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 113,879 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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N961 MBW is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N961 MBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N961 MBW registered?

N961 MBW is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N961 MBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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