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N381 CMU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 CMU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 71,481 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 69,942 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 69,942 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 68,073 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 59,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,696 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2006 53,852 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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N381 CMU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N381 CMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N381 CMU registered?

N381 CMU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N381 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 CMU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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