MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear metal brake pipes to load valve corroded , play in rear inner antiroll bar bushes .
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 .
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
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
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 .
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)
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 .
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 .
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 .
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED -- †BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT -- †SLIGHT LEAK PAS SWITCH -- †
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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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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