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N134 ARX

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 ARX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s sill damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,763 miles

N/S/R body damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 101,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

N/S/R body damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,593 miles

front no plate damage

oil stains offside lower engine

rear shockers weeping

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,181 miles

Front numberplate cracked.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 63,181 miles

Front numberplate cracked.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,586 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fron and rear tyres cracked inbetween tread

front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,316 miles

fron and rear tyres cracked inbetween tread

front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,316 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 57,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,462 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 53,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N134 ARX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N134 ARX, 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 N134 ARX registered?

N134 ARX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N134 ARX safe to buy?

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