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N157 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,249 mi
Last recorded149,249 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 149,249 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 149,249 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 142,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 142,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 133,650 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 132,722 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 123,932 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 123,833 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 111,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 111,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,729 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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N157 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver 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 N157 SPH, 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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N157 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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