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N735 EHK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN735 EHK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 139,588 miles

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

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 129,188 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 129,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,585 miles

both front inner rack ends have slight play

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

front pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate has small crack

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f fog light glass broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 102,939 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 102,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 102,896 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,567 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 89,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2006 83,821 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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N735 EHK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N735 EHK, 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 N735 EHK registered?

N735 EHK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N735 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N735 EHK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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