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N520 BKN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,110 mi
Last recorded141,110 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 BKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 141,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 136,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 136,468 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 126,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 118,326 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 118,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 109,212 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,768 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 91,542 miles

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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N520 BKN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N520 BKN, 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 N520 BKN registered?

N520 BKN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N520 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 BKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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