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N489 KCL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,690 mi
Last recorded63,690 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 KCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,845 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,630 miles

front discs and pads 60% worn

windscreen stone chipped

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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N489 KCL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N489 KCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N489 KCL registered?

N489 KCL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N489 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 KCL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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