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N856 UMO

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,845 mi
Last recorded168,845 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 168,845 miles

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

front brake pads very thin

n/s steering rack boot heavily perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 May 2012 164,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 160,225 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 160,225 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r and centre rear seats unable to test seat belts

damage to n/s/r outer sill

engine oil leak

front brake disc's worn and corroded

front brake hoses perished

front tyres very low amd close to legel limit and wearing on edges

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering system

Pass 28 May 2010 158,209 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape

surface corrosion undersidemof vehicle

Fail 28 May 2010 158,209 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape

surface corrosion undersidemof vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2009 156,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 156,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 151,979 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 151,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 145,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 145,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 135,147 miles

nearside front brake hose heavily perished

offside front brake hose heavily perished

slight wear to the front brake discs

some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Apr 2006 135,111 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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N856 UMO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N856 UMO, 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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N856 UMO is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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