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N431 PAX

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,716 mi
Last recorded130,716 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 PAX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 130,716 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW.CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.EXHAUST LEAK MANIFOLD AREA?PLAY-RACK-F BALL JOINTS.WIPER MECH WORN.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 130,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OIL LEVEL LOW.CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.EXHAUST LEAK MANIFOLD AREA?PLAY-RACK-F BALL JOINTS.WIPER MECH WORN.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 123,856 miles

PADS CLOSE LIMIT?LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 123,856 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

PADS CLOSE LIMIT?LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 114,307 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 114,307 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.SUSPECT DISCS/DRUMS WARPED.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 106,611 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R+N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR-SUSPECT DISTORTED DRUMS N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Fail 17 Oct 2007 106,611 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R+N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR-SUSPECT DISTORTED DRUMS N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N431 PAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N431 PAX, 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 N431 PAX registered?

N431 PAX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N431 PAX safe to buy?

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