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N332 ESC

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,797 mi
Last recorded64,797 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN332 ESC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,797 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 61,423 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 61,427 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,264 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 57,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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N332 ESC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N332 ESC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N332 ESC registered?

N332 ESC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N332 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N332 ESC shows 6 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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