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N456 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2009 116,197 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 116,197 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 106,061 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 97,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 95,521 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 95,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

power sterring pump wet suspect spillage when filling

Pass 10 Dec 2005 92,542 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 92,542 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N456 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N456 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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What year was N456 SPH registered?

N456 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N456 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 SPH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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