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N434 OPN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,986 mi
Last recorded148,986 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 OPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 148,986 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 148,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 144,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 138,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 133,910 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 128,526 miles

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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N434 OPN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N434 OPN, 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 N434 OPN registered?

N434 OPN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N434 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N434 OPN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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