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N987 BUY

1996 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 BUY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 105,361 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 102,433 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,367 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,577 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,495 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,828 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,151 miles

CO SLOW TO COME DOWN AT TICKOVER

WHISTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE?

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 87,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,698 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 83,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 80,429 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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N987 BUY is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N987 BUY, 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 N987 BUY registered?

N987 BUY is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N987 BUY safe to buy?

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