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N653 TPR

1996 Toyota Carina E

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 TPR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,196 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,196 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,485 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 71,460 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front no plate slightly faded

radiator slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,460 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front no plate slightly faded

radiator slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2007 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2006 61,771 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 61,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise catalytic converter is rattling internaly insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2005 55,954 miles

advise catalytic converter insecure and rattling

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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N653 TPR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N653 TPR, 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 N653 TPR registered?

N653 TPR is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N653 TPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N653 TPR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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