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N492 XCT

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,364 mi
Last recorded128,364 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 XCT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 128,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 126,609 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 123,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 121,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 119,309 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 119,309 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes have slight play in them

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 117,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 117,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 115,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 115,007 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N492 XCT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N492 XCT, 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 N492 XCT registered?

N492 XCT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N492 XCT safe to buy?

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