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N167 RPK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,777 mi
Last recorded164,777 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 RPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 164,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise damage to both inner sills no excessive corrosion at time of test

advise fuel pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 164,777 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise damage to both inner sills no excessive corrosion at time of test

advise fuel pipe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 152,342 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 152,319 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 134,262 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 134,262 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 121,365 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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N167 RPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N167 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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N167 RPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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