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N115 KYG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,714 mi
Last recorded111,714 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 KYG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2010 111,714 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 110,467 miles

Brakefluid level low.

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

Powersteering pump noisy.

Fail 11 May 2009 110,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakefluid level low.

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

Powersteering pump noisy.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 105,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 101,828 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 101,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N115 KYG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 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 N115 KYG, 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 30 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 N115 KYG registered?

N115 KYG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N115 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N115 KYG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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