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N53 RNR

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,431 mi
Last recorded139,431 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 RNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 139,431 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 139,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear anti roll bar mounts worn

Pass 24 Nov 2007 125,009 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 125,009 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2006 110,639 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 110,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N53 RNR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N53 RNR, 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 N53 RNR registered?

N53 RNR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N53 RNR safe to buy?

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