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N261 NUF

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,059 mi
Last recorded129,059 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 NUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 129,059 miles

Oil leak

wiper smear screen

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 122,799 miles

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

offside rear brake slighty binding

Pass 7 Mar 2009 116,063 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 116,063 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 109,452 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 103,416 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,124 miles

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

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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N261 NUF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N261 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N261 NUF registered?

N261 NUF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N261 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 NUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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