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N340 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,826 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 93,135 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 93,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 88,632 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,163 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 71,551 miles

front flexibles some perishing

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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N340 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N340 SPL, 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 N340 SPL registered?

N340 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N340 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N340 SPL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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