MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,928 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chip in front screen
clutch starting to slip
engine oil leaks
o/s/f tyre getting low on tread
o/s/f wiper blade torn
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
rear exh box rattling
slight exh blow at front pipe
wiper arms poor to park
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
chip in front screen
clutch starting to slip
engine oil leaks
o/s/f tyre getting low on tread
o/s/f wiper blade torn
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
rear exh box rattling
slight exh blow at front pipe
wiper arms poor to park
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake fluid low
chip in front windscreen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads getting low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine mis-fire
offside rear tyre worn on inner edges
offside wiper blade split
play in rear anti-roll bar d bushes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine mis-fire
offside rear tyre worn on inner edges
offside wiper blade split
play in rear anti-roll bar d bushes
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N973 TAA is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 N973 TAA, 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
How do I check the history of N973 TAA?
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What year was N973 TAA registered?
N973 TAA is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1996.
Is N973 TAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N973 TAA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N973 TAA have outstanding finance?
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