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N495 TPH

1996 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,974 mi
Last recorded138,974 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 138,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 129,293 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 129,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,723 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 109,839 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE AT REAR CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

N/S/R DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN

O/S/R BRAKE EFFORT LOW

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2006 109,786 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

METAL BRAKE PIPE AT THE O/S/R,CORRODING WHERE IT JOINS THE FLEX HOSE

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW AND HAS A DEEP CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S/R BRAKE EFFORT BECOMING 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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N495 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N495 TPH, 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 N495 TPH registered?

N495 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N495 TPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 TPH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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