MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KEV 956N is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KEV 956N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KEV 956N registered?
KEV 956N is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is KEV 956N safe to buy?
The MOT history for KEV 956N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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