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N754 SPL

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 SPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 98,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 98,166 miles

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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear of the vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,569 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,527 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,885 miles

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,870 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 91,538 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,538 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2009 87,671 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,181 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 75,664 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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N754 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N754 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 N754 SPL registered?

N754 SPL is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N754 SPL safe to buy?

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