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N862 MNS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 MNS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 145,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded - ( slight ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and rear - both worn / weak - ( rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both - Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated - ( ball joints both have slight play ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn / corroded - ( rear wiper missing ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge required soon - offside slight - ( Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour plastic damaged - ( Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity ) (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure Body panel slightly loose - ( outer panel damaged - full vehicle all round panel damage ) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel - ( slight ) (1.3.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced deformed / fractured - slight - ( rear axle - all front and rear suspension parts and components - corroded inner outer sill all weakened - ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights front both fog lamps - misty / dirty - ( replacement / clean required ) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 145,007 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Bumper insecure Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack has play - track rod and inner tie rod - both ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 144,931 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside both - outer and inner (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Bumper insecure Mudguard insecure ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack has play - track rod and inner tie rod - both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 143,331 miles

Oil leak mist ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 143,331 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2016 143,331 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 142,673 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 140,783 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 135,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 135,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 132,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 132,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 130,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 127,737 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,678 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 124,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 121,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 118,698 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 114,749 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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N862 MNS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N862 MNS, 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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N862 MNS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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