MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PAS pipes damp
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all rear brake pipes have been cleaned
Battery insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PAS pipes damp
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight blow from rear silencer
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight blow from rear silencer
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N448 TAA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N448 TAA, 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 N448 TAA registered?
N448 TAA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.
Is N448 TAA safe to buy?
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