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N138 ODW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,417 mi
Last recorded182,417 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 ODW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 182,417 miles

rear metal brake pipes to load valve corroded , play in rear inner antiroll bar bushes .

Fail 3 Sep 2012 182,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear metal brake pipes to load valve corroded , play in rear inner antiroll bar bushes .

Pass 31 Aug 2011 176,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 176,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 171,561 miles

CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES , O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS ,PLAY IN N/S/R INNER A/R/B BUSH , STONE CHIP IN O/S OF WINDSCREEN .

Fail 2 Sep 2010 171,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES , O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS ,PLAY IN N/S/R INNER A/R/B BUSH , STONE CHIP IN O/S OF WINDSCREEN .

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 164,741 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 164,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

DEEP CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES . SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES , N/S DIFF SEAL LEAKING .

Pass 3 Sep 2008 158,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 158,681 miles

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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

SURFACE CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXI,S , FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT , SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON O/S/R BRAKE , SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES .

Pass 31 Aug 2007 151,031 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 151,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE JOINT , †SURFACE CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES .

Pass 30 Aug 2006 142,420 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED -- †BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT -- †SLIGHT LEAK PAS SWITCH -- †

Pass 22 Aug 2005 135,627 miles

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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N138 ODW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N138 ODW, 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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N138 ODW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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