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N843 SPK

1996 Toyota Carina E

Gold Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,706 mi
Last recorded162,706 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 SPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 162,706 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 155,472 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 155,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 146,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 117,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 106,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,400 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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N843 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Gold with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N843 SPK, 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 N843 SPK registered?

N843 SPK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N843 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N843 SPK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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