MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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cut in o/s/f tyre wall and tread getting low
wiper blade split
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
cut in o/s/f tyre wall and tread getting low
wiper blade split
cut in o/s/f tyre wall
front noplate damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cut in o/s/f tyre wall
front noplate damaged
front number plate cracked
more turns right than left and tyre very close to the lower arm turning right / may touch with a load on it
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cracked
more turns right than left and tyre very close to the lower arm turning right / may touch with a load on it
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
brake pipes rusty rear end
slight noise power steering pump
steering lock locks one way more than the other.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front number plate in poor condition
rear brake pipe o/s is very rusty
slight play both steering rack ends
front number plate in poor condition
rear brake pipe o/s is very rusty
slight play both steering rack ends
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N159 RPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 N159 RPK, 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 N159 RPK registered?
N159 RPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 March 1996.
Is N159 RPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for N159 RPK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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