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N538 NAM

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,814 mi
Last recorded87,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 NAM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,814 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 87,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,877 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 60,807 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 57,984 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N538 NAM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N538 NAM, 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 N538 NAM registered?

N538 NAM is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N538 NAM safe to buy?

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