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N429 EOR

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,877 mi
Last recorded116,877 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 EOR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,877 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r fyre - sidewall perrishing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,478 miles

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 105,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,736 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 97,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 93,173 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 93,173 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 85,769 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 80,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 7,473 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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N429 EOR is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N429 EOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N429 EOR registered?

N429 EOR is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N429 EOR safe to buy?

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