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N813 EHE

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,458 mi
Last recorded231,458 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN813 EHE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 231,458 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 231,456 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 226,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 226,367 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 222,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 217,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 217,031 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 197,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 180,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 168,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 164,795 miles

both front brake pipes going rusty

front number plate loose but is secure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

rear brake pipes going rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 162,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 162,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 158,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper linkage worn

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 25 Sep 2008 158,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wiper linkage worn

o/s/f wiper split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 154,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 148,394 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 148,394 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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N813 EHE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N813 EHE, 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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N813 EHE is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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