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N698 FBP

1996 Toyota Carina E

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,632 mi
Last recorded148,632 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 FBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 148,632 miles

front steel brake pipes corroded

nearside front flexi brake hoses is badly perished and require replacement

steel fule lines corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 147,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s headlight adjuster up/down not working aim at maximum up

Pass 19 May 2009 147,637 miles

n/s headlight adjuster up/down not working aim at maximum up

Fail 22 May 2008 143,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 143,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 138,308 miles

offside headlamp glass misting up

Pass 2 May 2006 129,600 miles

front numberplate cracked.

front wiper linkage worn, has play in arms.

oil leak

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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N698 FBP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N698 FBP, 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 N698 FBP registered?

N698 FBP is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N698 FBP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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