1996 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · N142 SPL
1996 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 132,963 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1762cc
N142 SPL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2008
- 132,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N142 SPL Mileage History
- 03/04/2006116,259 mi
- 22/03/2007124,823 mi+8,564 mi
- 31/03/2008132,963 mi+8,140 mi
- 31/03/2008132,963 mi
Average of roughly 8,382 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N142 SPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Carina (N142 SPL) between April 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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