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N827 BOJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,605 mi
Last recorded171,605 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 BOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 171,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 171,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on the inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 166,486 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 166,483 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 157,259 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 157,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 147,998 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 137,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 127,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 114,818 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 114,818 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 106,021 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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N827 BOJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel 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 N827 BOJ, 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 N827 BOJ registered?

N827 BOJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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