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N486 ERO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 ERO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2007 99,803 miles

CO emissions

clutch

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre abnormal wear

n/s/r handbrake performance low

rad fins damaged

wheel alignment?

Fail 27 Dec 2007 99,803 miles

CO emissions

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre abnormal wear

n/s/r handbrake performance low

rad fins damaged

wheel alignment?

Pass 22 Dec 2006 93,489 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

"door warning" light on dash

2 x rear wheel trims missing

engine management light

n/s/r handbrake performance low

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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N486 ERO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N486 ERO, 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 N486 ERO registered?

N486 ERO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N486 ERO safe to buy?

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