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N140 PYE

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 PYE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 57,885 miles

both front wiper blades slightly worn.

Fail 12 May 2009 57,885 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,066 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 May 2007 51,824 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 51,824 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges. †both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 16 May 2006 46,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 46,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2005 41,747 miles

Both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged. †Exhaust downpipe gasket blowing. †

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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N140 PYE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N140 PYE, 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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N140 PYE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N140 PYE safe to buy?

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