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N891 YAW

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,606 mi
Last recorded106,606 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 YAW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,606 miles

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

brake fluid level low

brake pipes corroded

condition of rear number plate lamps

Fail 24 Aug 2009 106,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake fluid level low

brake pipes corroded

condition of rear number plate lamps

Pass 13 Sep 2008 97,134 miles

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

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

boot damaged

distortion on rear brakes

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside number plate light lens missing

Fail 12 Sep 2008 97,125 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

boot damaged

distortion on rear brakes

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,515 miles

extensive damage to rear tail gate

Pass 11 Sep 2006 80,802 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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N891 YAW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N891 YAW, 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 N891 YAW registered?

N891 YAW is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N891 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 YAW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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