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N642 TAA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,310 mi
Last recorded138,310 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 TAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 138,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 131,774 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 131,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 123,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 123,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 118,689 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 114,645 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 109,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 109,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,415 miles

dampness around power steering pump

Pass 3 Nov 2005 97,522 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 97,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

emissions not tested due to unknown timing belt history

o/s/f seatbelt twisted

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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N642 TAA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel 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 N642 TAA, 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 N642 TAA registered?

N642 TAA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N642 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N642 TAA 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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