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N361 DSC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,292 mi
Last recorded142,292 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 DSC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 142,292 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 142,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 138,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 137,224 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 137,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 132,772 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 132,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 129,647 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 129,647 miles

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

heavy oil leak from rear of engine ( poss. head gasket ) would need to be washed down to determine exact source of leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 124,460 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 124,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 117,814 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 117,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

HEAVY COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 17 Oct 2005 110,706 miles

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

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

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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N361 DSC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N361 DSC, 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 N361 DSC registered?

N361 DSC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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