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N266 CDC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,661 mi
Last recorded133,661 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 CDC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 133,661 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr cluster cracked

osr indicator lens cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2009 130,022 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 127,490 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 123,405 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 109,661 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 109,661 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N266 CDC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N266 CDC, 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 N266 CDC registered?

N266 CDC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N266 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 CDC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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