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N311 CDY

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 CDY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,503 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 76,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 75,763 miles

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

front number plate showing signs of detrerioration

slight damage to nearside rubber door trims

Fail 11 May 2010 75,763 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate showing signs of detrerioration

slight damage to nearside rubber door trims

Pass 12 May 2009 74,452 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

front number plate starting to weather

Pass 6 May 2008 72,469 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 72,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 May 2007 69,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside front steering arm joint

Pass 5 May 2006 64,730 miles

front shocks damp

o/s/r shock damp

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

play in both rear link rods

power steering fluid low

small chip in windscreen

steering rack wet

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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N311 CDY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N311 CDY, 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 N311 CDY registered?

N311 CDY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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