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N811 VPB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,389 mi
Last recorded124,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 VPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 124,389 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 124,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 117,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2009 117,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 111,297 miles

nearside aunti-roll bar drop arm

Fail 26 Jun 2008 111,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside aunti-roll bar drop arm

Pass 25 Jun 2007 104,715 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 104,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 98,917 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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N811 VPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N811 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.

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What year was N811 VPB registered?

N811 VPB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N811 VPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N811 VPB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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