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N393 DHE

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,631 mi
Last recorded164,631 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 DHE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 164,631 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 157,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler pipe rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2011 157,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler pipe rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 146,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s

Fail 11 May 2010 146,598 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s

Pass 11 May 2009 137,873 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 135,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 125,754 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 122,413 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 122,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 120,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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N393 DHE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N393 DHE, 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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N393 DHE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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