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N246 DTS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 DTS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,201 miles

clutch noisy

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres 175/70/14

front tyres 2.8mm

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

fuel tank and filler pipes very corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear light unit slightly damaged

offside door mirror replaired

rear tyres 175/80/14

slight leak form front pipe

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,608 miles

battery slightly insecure

boot wet

clutch noisy

front brake pipes corroded and sealed

front exhaust corroded

front tyre size 175/70/14

front tyres wearing on rim edges(slight uneven wear)

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

fuel tank and filler pipes corroded

nearside front seat back slightly loose

nearside light unit cracked on boot lid

play in wiper linkage

rear tyre size 175/80/14

small pin hole in cat pipe

wipers noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,084 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,898 miles

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

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

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

all road springs corroded

exhaust very corroded

flexi ferules corroded

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

fuel filler pipes very corroded

fuel tank corroded at seam

Fail 2 Apr 2009 94,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

flexi ferules corroded

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

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

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

all road springs corroded

exhaust very corroded

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

fuel filler pipes very corroded

fuel tank corroded at seam

Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,184 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 79,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes sealed

o/s/f+n/s/f wishbone bushes adrift slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,658 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,658 miles

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

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N246 DTS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N246 DTS, 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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N246 DTS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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