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N553 VFJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,589 mi
Last recorded86,589 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 VFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,579 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,422 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,018 miles

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

front number plate deteriating

Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate deteriating

Fail 2 Oct 2007 72,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate deteriating

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number in poor condition

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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N553 VFJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White 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 N553 VFJ, 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 N553 VFJ registered?

N553 VFJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N553 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 VFJ 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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