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N71 FTU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,238 mi
Last recorded134,238 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 FTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 134,238 miles

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 134,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 115,069 miles

2 front to rear brake pipes have light corrosion at the rear.

nearside front bumper is damaged

nearsiude front indicator lens has a temp repair

offside rear corner has body damage

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,476 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2007 76,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2006 75,469 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windscreen wiper assembly has been modifyed using one,arm decreasing the overall swept area.

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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N71 FTU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N71 FTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N71 FTU registered?

N71 FTU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N71 FTU safe to buy?

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