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N866 TBB

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,637 mi
Last recorded113,637 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 TBB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 113,637 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,054 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,071 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,067 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 101,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,450 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,122 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 82,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,075 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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N866 TBB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 N866 TBB, 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 N866 TBB registered?

N866 TBB is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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