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N855 HOY

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,903 mi
Last recorded149,903 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 HOY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 149,903 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn uneven

rear number plate faded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 149,903 miles

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn uneven

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 143,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 138,269 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 138,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 130,999 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 130,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wier arm loose

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 HOY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N855 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 N855 HOY registered?

N855 HOY is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N855 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N855 HOY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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