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N859 RBC

1996 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,707 mi
Last recorded112,707 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 RBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 112,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust coroding and getting weak

front discs coroding

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and stepping in tread

o/s/f brake binding slightly

oil on engine and gear box

springs coroding

various pipes coroding

Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,903 miles

Both front coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion. Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

N/S wiper blade split.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Very slight bind felt on O/S/F brake.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 105,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 103,203 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside outer sills.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 98,602 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 90,384 miles

condition of front suspension wishbone bushes.

corrosion on front brake pipes.

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 RBC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N859 RBC, 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 N859 RBC registered?

N859 RBC is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N859 RBC safe to buy?

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