1996 Toyota Carina 2.0L Petrol · N408 ARC
1996 Toyota Carina (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/1996. Recorded mileage 53,215 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/02/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
N408 ARC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2022
- 53,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted 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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N408 ARC Mileage History
- 27/10/202153,122 mi
- 16/11/202253,215 mi+93 mi
- 16/11/202253,215 mi
Average of roughly 88 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N408 ARC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Carina (N408 ARC) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2022 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), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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