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N183 BBU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,524 mi
Last recorded135,524 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 BBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 135,524 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 135,524 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 129,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 122,713 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise 2mm

brake pipes corroding advise

travel in handbrake

Fail 26 Oct 2009 122,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise 2mm

brake pipes corroding advise

travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Oct 2008 115,822 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 115,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 105,525 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 105,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 95,803 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 95,803 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N183 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N183 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N183 BBU registered?

N183 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N183 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N183 BBU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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