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N331 ESC

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,981 mi
Last recorded116,981 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 ESC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 116,981 miles

rear tyres tread getting low on outer edges

underside slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2011 116,981 miles

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

rear tyres tread getting low on outer edges

underside slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2010 111,247 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 111,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009
Fail 7 Jan 2009 106,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 101,500 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 101,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 94,939 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 94,939 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N331 ESC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N331 ESC, 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 N331 ESC registered?

N331 ESC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N331 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 ESC shows 10 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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