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N549 FKU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,708 mi
Last recorded29,708 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 FKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,708 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,873 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,359 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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N549 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N549 FKU, 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 N549 FKU registered?

N549 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N549 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N549 FKU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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