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N128 EES

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,301 mi
Last recorded144,301 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 EES
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 144,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

off near side front tyre just on the limits

off near side rear tyres wall cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 144,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

off near side front tyre just on the limits

off near side rear tyres wall cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 141,006 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 137,910 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 137,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 134,511 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 134,508 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 132,655 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 132,655 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 128,642 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 128,641 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 123,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 120,998 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 120,998 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 118,211 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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N128 EES is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N128 EES, 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 N128 EES registered?

N128 EES is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N128 EES safe to buy?

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