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N985 PDG

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,817 mi
Last recorded139,817 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 PDG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 139,817 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 139,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 131,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,417 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 115,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f door corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2011 115,417 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f door corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,844 miles

both front lower arm,rear bushes cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2009 101,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 93,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 87,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 87,053 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 79,498 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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N985 PDG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N985 PDG, 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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What year was N985 PDG registered?

N985 PDG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N985 PDG safe to buy?

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