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N253 FBD

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,417 mi
Last recorded98,417 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 FBD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,417 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 91,896 miles

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

ns wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Dec 2010 91,896 miles

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

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

ns wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 83,142 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 83,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,797 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,544 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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N253 FBD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N253 FBD, 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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N253 FBD is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N253 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 FBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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