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N548 YVN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,110 mi
Last recorded140,110 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 YVN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 140,110 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 140,102 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 132,871 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 132,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 123,803 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 115,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N548 YVN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc 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 N548 YVN, 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 N548 YVN registered?

N548 YVN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N548 YVN safe to buy?

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