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N271 ESN

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 ESN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,327 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,327 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,314 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,033 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 91,830 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,041 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 88,041 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,809 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 84,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,018 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 81,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,614 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 70,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N271 ESN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N271 ESN, 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 N271 ESN registered?

N271 ESN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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