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N488 JWU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,290 mi
Last recorded179,290 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 JWU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 179,290 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 179,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 167,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 156,210 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 156,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,957 miles

Both front shocks weak

Chip in o/s head lamp

Power steering resevoir damp

Rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Nov 2008 145,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front shocks weak

Chip in o/s head lamp

Power steering resevoir damp

Rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 12 Nov 2007 135,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs deteriated

brake pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s headlamp lens chipped

various minor chips in windscreen

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 12 Nov 2007 135,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs deteriated

brake pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s headlamp lens chipped

various minor chips in windscreen

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 6 Nov 2006 123,454 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes corroded

f/no.plate cracked

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2006 123,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes corroded

f/no.plate cracked

o/s headlamp lens cracked

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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N488 JWU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N488 JWU, 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 N488 JWU registered?

N488 JWU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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