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N35 DWE

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 DWE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 135,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 129,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 6 Jan 2009 129,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Jan 2008 127,630 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front brake hoses splitting

nearside rear tyre sidwall cracked

side to side play detected through steering columb

both front tyres worn bourderline to legal limit [trak cheak reuired]

Fail 4 Jan 2008 127,629 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front brake hoses splitting

nearside rear tyre sidwall cracked

side to side play detected through steering columb

both front tyres worn bourderline to legal limit [trak cheak reuired]

Pass 6 Jan 2007 125,298 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge

nearside rear brake grabbing [no bind]

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2006 123,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake pipes heavily carroded

front wiper arms worn

main brake pipe over fuel tank heavily carroded

no main beam indicator light on dashbourd

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2006 123,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake pipes heavily carroded

front wiper arms worn

main brake pipe over fuel tank heavily carroded

no main beam indicator light on dashbourd

rear bumper damaged

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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N35 DWE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N35 DWE, 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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N35 DWE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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