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N838 PPF

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 PPF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 123,568 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 117,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,394 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 113,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,571 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 108,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,959 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,086 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 96,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,174 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 92,174 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 83,456 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 80,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 77,109 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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N838 PPF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N838 PPF, 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 N838 PPF registered?

N838 PPF is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N838 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N838 PPF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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