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N254 TPH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,863 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,973 miles

rear brakes just metrequirement noise from near side rear wheel wen brake apply

Fail 12 Aug 2011 99,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2010 85,486 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,834 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,834 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 77,512 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 77,512 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 73,612 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 73,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 70,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 15 May 2006 70,638 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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N254 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N254 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 N254 TPH registered?

N254 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N254 TPH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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