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N983 XNH

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,589 mi
Last recorded42,589 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 XNH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,589 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,345 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 41,974 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,118 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,408 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,561 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,539 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,740 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,875 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and underinflated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,095 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,090 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,501 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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N983 XNH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N983 XNH, 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 N983 XNH?

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What year was N983 XNH registered?

N983 XNH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N983 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N983 XNH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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