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N688 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,048 mi
Last recorded98,048 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,048 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,820 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,070 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,059 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,739 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,739 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 77,333 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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N688 SPL 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 81.8%.

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 N688 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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What year was N688 SPL registered?

N688 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N688 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 SPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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