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N258 FSR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,962 mi
Last recorded128,962 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 FSR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 128,962 miles

brake pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose corroded

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexy hose corroded

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 9 Nov 2010 128,962 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose corroded

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexy hose corroded

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 17 Jun 2009 128,366 miles

NEARSIDE WHEEL HOUSE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BUT COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (UNABLE TO CHECK THOROUGHLY)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 128,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 128,074 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 128,074 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 126,936 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 126,936 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

CORROSION ON CHASSIS AT REAR

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 122,881 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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N258 FSR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N258 FSR, 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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N258 FSR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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