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N552 HPX

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,645 mi
Last recorded50,645 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 HPX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust deteriorating at centre joint

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,256 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,756 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,951 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated but legible

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,383 miles

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

crack on front number plate.

offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread pattern.

rear wiper rubber smearing screen.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 38,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

crack on front number plate.

offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread pattern.

rear wiper rubber smearing screen.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,649 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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N552 HPX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N552 HPX, 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 N552 HPX registered?

N552 HPX is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N552 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 HPX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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