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N370 KNG

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,412 mi
Last recorded187,412 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN370 KNG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 187,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 187,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 173,911 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S serv ice & O/S handbrake efficiencies slightly low.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Underside corroded, floor, inner sills etc.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 160,740 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 160,737 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal pipes around compensater corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2007 146,477 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 146,477 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 132,154 miles

Front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded. †Coolant leak at rad fan switch.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 121,311 miles

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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N370 KNG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N370 KNG, 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 N370 KNG registered?

N370 KNG is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N370 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N370 KNG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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