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N162 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,235 mi
Last recorded124,235 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 124,235 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 11,763 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

rear metal brake pipes secured by cable ties

Fail 24 Apr 2010 11,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

rear metal brake pipes secured by cable ties

Pass 2 Apr 2009 109,960 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near side rear slight cracking in wall

Fail 1 Apr 2009 109,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near side rear slight cracking in wall

Pass 7 Feb 2008 100,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 95,623 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 95,623 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 89,981 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2005 89,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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N162 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Brown with a 1,587cc 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 N162 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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N162 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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