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N266 FSX

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,803 mi
Last recorded115,803 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 FSX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 115,803 miles

o/s handbrake low effort

Fail 18 Mar 2008 115,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s handbrake low effort

Pass 28 Feb 2007 100,119 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 100,067 miles

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

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 FSX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N266 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

N266 FSX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N266 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 FSX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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