MOT Status
Mileage
170,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
battery terminals insecure
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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N178 SHO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 N178 SHO, 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 N178 SHO registered?
N178 SHO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 June 1996.
Is N178 SHO safe to buy?
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