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N979 HUM

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,660 mi
Last recorded35,660 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 HUM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,292 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,377 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,967 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 30,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,755 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,519 miles

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

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

n/s sill creased

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,826 miles

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

damage to n/s sill

Pass 6 Apr 2007 17,870 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,708 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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N979 HUM is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel 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 N979 HUM, 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 N979 HUM registered?

N979 HUM is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N979 HUM 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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