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N250 TPH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,651 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 95,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,700 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 72,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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N250 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N250 TPH, 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 N250 TPH registered?

N250 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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