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N892 BMK

1996 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,628 mi
Last recorded138,628 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 BMK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 138,628 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

body work damaged in several places

engine manegment light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filler pipes very rusty

nearside front indecator lens damaged and repaired with tape

rattle from rear exhuast section suspect cat braking up

several small stone chips in front screen

spare tyre worn to limit

underside of vehicle has corrosion in several places

Fail 29 Jul 2009 138,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

body work damaged in several places

engine manegment light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filler pipes very rusty

nearside front indecator lens damaged and repaired with tape

rattle from rear exhuast section suspect cat braking up

several small stone chips in front screen

spare tyre worn to limit

underside of vehicle has corrosion in several places

Pass 18 Jun 2008 131,753 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Split in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2008 131,751 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Split in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2007 122,470 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 122,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 111,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 111,911 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

175/70/14

STRONGLY ADVISED. both front tyres worn on inner an outer edges an bald. a pair advised.

engine management light on.

front discs are warped.

tracking check due too tyre wear.

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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N892 BMK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N892 BMK, 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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N892 BMK is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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