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N668 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 137,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to o/s front door and n/s rear under rear lamp

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2012 137,760 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to o/s front door and n/s rear under rear lamp

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2011 130,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs rusty

damage to o/s front door and n/s rear under rear lamp

play in wipers

rusty staining between c/v joint and hub but no play

Fail 22 Nov 2011 130,725 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs rusty

damage to o/s front door and n/s rear under rear lamp

play in wipers

rusty staining between c/v joint and hub but no play

Pass 6 Dec 2010 122,611 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty.

front and rear number plates poor.

rusty staining between c/v joint and hub o/s front but no play.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 122,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs rusty.

front and rear number plates poor.

rusty staining between c/v joint and hub o/s front but no play.

spliting in both rear tyres.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 114,564 miles

front and rear number plates poor

both front brake discs rusty

rusty staining between cv joint and hub o/s front but no play

splitting in outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2009 114,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty

front and rear number plates poor

rusty staining between cv joint and hub o/s front but no play

splitting in outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 106,631 miles

marks in front and rear number plates

slight play in n/s front hub bearing

some splitting in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,503 miles

emissions poor

some play in wiper linkage slight play in n/s front wheel bearing drivers seat belt clasp operation poor

Fail 6 Dec 2007 98,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions poor

some play in wiper linkage slight play in n/s front wheel bearing drivers seat belt clasp operation poor

Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,161 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers seat belt clasp operation poor

exhaust emissions poor

Pass 12 Dec 2005 83,037 miles

front registration plate slightly discoloured. †o/s headlight only just making limits. advise attention. †

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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N668 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N668 SPL, 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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N668 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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