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N741 VPB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,664 mi
Last recorded133,664 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 VPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013 133,664 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 131,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 131,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 125,610 miles

o\s\r wheel arch corroding

rear brake pipe into load sensor corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 125,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o\s\r wheel arch corroding

rear brake pipe into load sensor corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 117,728 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 117,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 113,878 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 113,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 108,622 miles

nearside and offside rear inner anti roll bar mounts have very slight signs of wear.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

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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N741 VPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N741 VPB, 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 N741 VPB registered?

N741 VPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N741 VPB safe to buy?

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