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N460 SPH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,631 mi
Last recorded123,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 123,631 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 123,609 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,173 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 122,173 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 120,041 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 120,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 117,339 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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N460 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N460 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 N460 SPH registered?

N460 SPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N460 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N460 SPH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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