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N49 UPJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,449 mi
Last recorded108,449 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 UPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 108,449 miles

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 13 Oct 2010 104,046 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 104,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,432 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

wiper arms have movement in mechanism

Fail 9 Jul 2009 99,432 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

wiper arms have movement in mechanism

Fail 15 Jul 2008 92,696 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,696 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,993 miles

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,205 miles

Battery insecure

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

both front flexys deteriorating

n/s steering rack has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N49 UPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc 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 N49 UPJ, 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 N49 UPJ registered?

N49 UPJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N49 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 UPJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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