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N417 YOF

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,006 mi
Last recorded166,006 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 YOF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 166,006 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 166,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 161,690 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 161,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 157,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 146,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 134,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 134,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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N417 YOF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N417 YOF, 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 N417 YOF registered?

N417 YOF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N417 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N417 YOF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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