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N654 BBU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN654 BBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 123,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 115,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 110,553 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 110,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 102,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 95,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 88,133 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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N654 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N654 BBU, 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 N654 BBU registered?

N654 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N654 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N654 BBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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