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N964 VPB

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,519 mi
Last recorded130,519 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 VPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,513 miles

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

rear brake application uneven 44% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,976 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 129,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 128,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 127,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,526 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 126,503 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 123,817 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 119,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 116,759 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 116,758 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 113,318 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 109,322 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 109,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 104,463 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 104,444 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N964 VPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N964 VPB, 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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N964 VPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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