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N391 GEH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,503 mi
Last recorded131,503 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 GEH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 131,503 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 128,687 miles

o/s/r outer tyre wall starting to split and perish

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake hoses starting to perish

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2008 128,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/r outer tyre wall starting to split and perish

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 126,423 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

slight condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 16 Jan 2007 126,423 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

slight condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 16 Jan 2006 123,235 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre has cut on tread

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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N391 GEH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N391 GEH, 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 N391 GEH registered?

N391 GEH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N391 GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N391 GEH shows 6 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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