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N617 SRU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,023 mi
Last recorded122,023 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 SRU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside sills are damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 103,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2012 103,127 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,199 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,744 miles

slight oil leak from offside rear strut

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,667 miles

slight oil leak from offside rear strut

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,768 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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N617 SRU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N617 SRU, 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 N617 SRU registered?

N617 SRU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N617 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N617 SRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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