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N855 EWJ

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,026 mi
Last recorded117,026 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 EWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 117,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,509 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,294 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 84,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,825 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,279 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 59,354 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N855 EWJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N855 EWJ, 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 N855 EWJ registered?

N855 EWJ is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N855 EWJ safe to buy?

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