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N452 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,381 mi
Last recorded130,381 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 130,381 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Minor body damage.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low.

Nearside rear brake slightly lazy.

Rear windscreen wiper blade missing.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Fail 4 Dec 2010 130,381 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Minor body damage.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low.

Nearside rear brake slightly lazy.

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear windscreen wiper blade missing.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 113,256 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 113,256 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 105,228 miles

front no-plate cracked.

o/s door mirror glass loose.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 105,198 miles

Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

front no-plate cracked.

o/s and n/s front tyres different size to rears.

o/s door mirror glass loose.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 100,190 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 100,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 94,636 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 94,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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N452 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc 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 N452 SPH, 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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N452 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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