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N861 MUB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,300 mi
Last recorded197,300 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 MUB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2006 197,300 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance to rear brakes.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

intermittent engine misfire.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 197,300 miles

Engine management light on.

Slight imbalance to rear brakes.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

intermittent engine misfire.

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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N861 MUB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N861 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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What year was N861 MUB registered?

N861 MUB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N861 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N861 MUB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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