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N353 BON

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,453 mi
Last recorded183,453 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 BON
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2009 183,453 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 183,453 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 175,159 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 25 Apr 2008 175,146 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 156,738 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 156,738 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

1.Rear end of car slight damage †2.Battery insecure †3.n/s/f tyre sidewall cut slightly †4.Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn †5.Oil leak on engine †6.Slight play in steering rack

11.Handbrake travel high †12.o/s wiper blade split slightly

13.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked

7.Brake pipes corroding(not checked properly above covers) †8.Rear tyres slightly out of shape & cracking,n/s/r worn on inner edge †9.Fuel pipes corroding †10.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Pass 23 Feb 2006 145,770 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 145,765 miles

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

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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N353 BON is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N353 BON, 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 N353 BON registered?

N353 BON is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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