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N857 SMV

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,951 mi
Last recorded143,951 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 143,951 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

fuel flap cover missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 136,004 miles

all over body damaadeg

Fail 27 Feb 2008 136,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

all over body damaadeg

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 23 Feb 2007 123,049 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 123,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 106,204 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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N857 SMV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N857 SMV, 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 N857 SMV registered?

N857 SMV is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N857 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N857 SMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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