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N882 MNS

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,853 mi
Last recorded116,853 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN882 MNS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,853 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 116,853 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,864 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 113,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,291 miles

Rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,317 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,569 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 99,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,481 miles

Slight exhaust blow centre exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2013 87,578 miles

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Slight exhaust blow on centre pipe

Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,264 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,245 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,259 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,747 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight misting of oil on offside steering rack boot.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 59,095 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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N882 MNS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N882 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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N882 MNS is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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