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N874 XAU

1996 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,469 mi
Last recorded119,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 XAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 119,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 118,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 118,252 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 117,557 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 116,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 115,948 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 115,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 114,908 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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N874 XAU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N874 XAU, 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 N874 XAU registered?

N874 XAU is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N874 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N874 XAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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