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N859 MUB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,114 mi
Last recorded160,114 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 MUB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 160,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fog light switch pushed through dash

rear tail lights are different types

Fail 22 May 2013 160,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fog light switch pushed through dash

rear tail lights are different types

Pass 16 Mar 2012 150,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 150,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

n/s rear fog light lense broken

o/s front track rod end been double nutted and no split pin fitted

screen washer nearly out of fluid

Pass 7 Feb 2011 132,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 114,106 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 114,106 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 110,252 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 110,252 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,448 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 105,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 100,570 miles

damage to n/s/r fog lamp lens †slight wear in n/s/r antiroll bar bush †battery in secure

Fail 23 Nov 2006 100,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/r fog lamp lens †slight wear in n/s/r antiroll bar bush †battery in secure

Fail 30 Nov 2005 94,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front disc pads appear to be thin

Pass 30 Nov 2005 94,342 miles

front disc pads appear to be thin

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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N859 MUB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N859 MUB, 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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N859 MUB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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