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N557 YAN

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,859 mi
Last recorded138,859 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 YAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 138,859 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 138,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 136,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake hoses perished but not showing inner cord at present

Fail 1 Feb 2013 136,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake hoses perished but not showing inner cord at present

Pass 20 Jan 2012 134,566 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 134,565 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 132,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 132,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 129,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 129,961 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 129,909 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 126,354 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,433 miles

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 115,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,563 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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N557 YAN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N557 YAN, 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 N557 YAN registered?

N557 YAN is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 March 1996.

Is N557 YAN safe to buy?

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