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N552 CBA

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,119 mi
Last recorded107,119 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 CBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,119 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 102,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,527 miles

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)

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 97,475 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,173 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 92,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 66,666 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N552 CBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N552 CBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N552 CBA registered?

N552 CBA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N552 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 CBA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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