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N346 YRR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 YRR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 144,621 miles

oil leak on engine

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 2 Aug 2013 144,621 miles

oil leak on engine

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 6 Aug 2012 138,925 miles

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

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

Vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2012 138,925 miles

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

Vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 25 Aug 2011 134,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 134,760 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 130,819 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 130,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 2 Sep 2009 128,254 miles

Abs in last stage very sensitive

Fail 26 Aug 2009 128,227 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Abs in last stage very sensitive

Pass 28 Aug 2008 125,769 miles

ABS in last stage very sensitive

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

Temp repair on exhaust

Fail 28 Aug 2008 125,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

ABS in last stage very sensitive

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

Temp repair on exhaust

Pass 28 Aug 2007 122,205 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 122,205 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 117,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 117,139 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N346 YRR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N346 YRR, 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 N346 YRR registered?

N346 YRR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N346 YRR safe to buy?

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