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N840 HOY

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,311 mi
Last recorded93,311 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 HOY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,311 miles

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

e man lamp on

Fail 25 Feb 2010 93,311 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

e man lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2009 87,358 miles

n/s sill damaged. front tyres different size to rears

Fail 10 Feb 2009 87,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s sill damaged. front tyres different size to rears

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,848 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

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

front No plate starting to deteriorate

osf tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

osf wing & ns outer sill damaged

osf wiperblade starting to split

Fail 23 Jan 2008 78,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

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

front No plate starting to deteriorate

osf tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

osf wing & ns outer sill damaged

osf wiperblade starting to split

Pass 24 Feb 2007 73,774 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 73,773 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

general body damage to;front, middle, rear and sides of car

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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N840 HOY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N840 HOY, 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 N840 HOY registered?

N840 HOY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N840 HOY safe to buy?

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