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N47 XRM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,564 mi
Last recorded130,564 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 XRM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 130,564 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 130,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 117,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 117,900 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 10,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 93,824 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 93,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N47 XRM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 N47 XRM, 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 N47 XRM registered?

N47 XRM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N47 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 XRM 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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