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N890 KRT

1996 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,556 mi
Last recorded181,556 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 KRT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 181,556 miles

Both rearmost bushes on front lower arms are wearing and splitting.

Metal brake pipes corroded on rear.

Power steering pump noisy.

Slight play in left hand track rod end.

Small chip in screen infront of drivers view.

Temperory fuel cap fitted.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 181,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both rearmost bushes on front lower arms are wearing and splitting.

Metal brake pipes corroded on rear.

Power steering pump noisy.

Slight play in left hand track rod end.

Small chip in screen infront of drivers view.

Temperory fuel cap fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 165,436 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f door hits wing when opening

oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2009 165,436 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f door hits wing when opening

oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2008 148,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 121,509 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 105,248 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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N890 KRT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N890 KRT, 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 N890 KRT registered?

N890 KRT is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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